SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Statements of Hazard:
Irritant, Environmentally hazardous
Acute Health Hazard:
Irritant to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system. May be harmful by ingestion,
inhalation or skin absorption.
Chronic Health Hazard:
Not Available
HMIS Rating:
H:1 F:0 P:0
NFPA Rating:
H:1 F:0 R:0
To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties of this chemical have not been thoroughly investigated. Use appropriate procedures and precautions to prevent or minimize exposure.
Pictogram:

Signal Word:
Warning
Hazard Statement(s):
H302
Harmful if swallowed.
H312
Harmful in contact with skin.
H315
Causes skin irritation.
H320
Causes eye irritation.
H332
Harmful if inhaled.
H335
May cause respiratory irritation.
H402
Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statement(s):
P261
Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P273
Avoid release to the environment.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P312
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P302+P352
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304+P340
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
P305+P351+P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P332+P313
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name:
Copper citrate hemipentahydrate
Synonyms:
Dicopper 2-oxidopropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate hemipentahydrate
CAS Number: 10402-15-0

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact:
Flush eyes with large amounts of water for fifteen minutes. Separate eyelids with fingers. If irritation
persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Wash skin with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
Move to a fresh air environment. Contact a physician if breathing becomes difficult.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point:
Not Available
Explosion Limits:
Lower: Not Available
Upper: Not Available
Autoignition:
Not Available
Extinguishing Media:
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray.
Protective Equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator and fully protective impervious suit.
Specific Hazards:
May emit hazardous fumes under fire conditions.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and gloves, and disposable coveralls. Dispose of coveralls after use.
Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental Protection:
Keep spills out of sewers and bodies of water. Dike and contain the spill with inert material. Absorb on sand, vermiculite or diatomite. Transfer material to a container for disposal or recovery. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid prolonged or
repeated exposure. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Open and handle container with care. Keep
ignition sources away.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Sensitivities:
Not Available
Storage Temperature:
15 – 30 ºC

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglass or chemical safety goggles. Make sure that there is an eyewash facility in your vicinity.
Skin:
Wear impervious gloves and protective clothing.
Respiratory:
Use a NIOSH approved respirator when exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:
Green to blue crystalline powder
Odor:
Odorless
Melting Point:
300 ºC
Boiling Point:
Not Available
Decomposition Temperature:
Not Available
Sublimation Temperature:
Not Available
pH Value:
Not Available
Density:
Not Available
Refractive Index, n20D:
Not Available
Viscosity:
Not Available
Solubility in Water:
Slightly soluble
Vapor Pressure:
Not Available
Vapor Density(Air=1):
Not Available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatibility:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, Flame, Sparks, Other ignition sources.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, Copper oxides.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

RTECS Reference:
GL7055850
Target Organs:
Not Available
Toxicity Data:
Not Available
Skin corrosion/irritation:
Not Available
Serious eye damage/irritation:
Not Available
Carcinogenicity:
Not Available

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity:
Not Available
Persistence and degradability:
Not Available
Bioaccumulative potential:
Not Available
Mobility in soil:
Not Available
PBT and vPvB assessment:
Not Available
Other adverse effects:
Not Available
Harmful to aquatic organisms: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service. Dispose in a manner consistent with federal, state and local environmental regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT: Not Regulated
IATA: Not Regulated
IMDG: Not Regulated

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

United States:
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA): Listed
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 302): Not listed
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 311/312): Not listed
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 313): Not listed
European Union:
European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS): 212-752-9
Hazard Codes: Not Available
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
Safety Statements: 24/25
Canada
Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL): Not Listed
Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL): Listed