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1 Identification of substance:
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Product
details:
Product name: Cupric Chloride Dihydrate
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Stock number:
31197
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Manufacturer/Supplier:
NILE CHEMICALS
INDIA
Tel: 91-22-56313162
Web Site:
www.nilechemicals.com
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2 Composition/Data on components:
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Chemical
characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Copper (II) chloride, dihydrate (CAS# 10125-13-0), 100%
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Identification
number(s):
EINECS Number: 231-210-2
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3 Hazards identification
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Hazard
description:
C Corrosive
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Information
pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
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Classification
system
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HMIS ratings
(scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 1
Flammability = 0
Reactivity = 1
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4 First aid measures
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General
information
:Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
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After
inhalation
:Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
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After skin
contact:Immediately
wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical
advice.
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After eye
contact:Rinse
opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
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After
swallowing
Seek immediate medical advice.
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Information for
doctor
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The following
symptoms may occur:
Gastric or intestinal disorders.
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5 Fire fighting measures
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Suitable
extinguishing agents
Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the
surrounding fire.
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Special hazards
caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases: In case of fire, the following can be released:
Hydrogen chloride (HCl);Metal oxide
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Protective
equipment:Wear
self-contained respirator.Wear fully protective impervious suit.
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6 Accidental release measures
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Person-related
safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
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Measures for
environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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Measures for
cleaning/collecting:
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
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Additional
information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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7 Handling and storage
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Handling
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Information for
safe handling:
Handle under dry protective gas.Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
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Information
about protection against explosions and fires:
The product is not flammable
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Storage
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Requirements to
be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
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Information
about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from water/moisture.
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Further
information about storage conditions:
This product is hygroscopic.Protect from humidity and water.
Store under dry inert gas.Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts
or their assistants only.
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
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Additional
information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Copper fume, dusts and mists (as Cu)
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 1 (dust, mist); 0.2 (fume)
Austria MAK 1; 0.1 (fume)
Belgium TWA 0.2 (fume); 1 (dust)
Denmark TWA 0.1
Finland TWA 0.2 (fume); 1 (dust)
France VME 0.2 (fume); 1 (dust); 1; 2-STEL (dust)
Germany MAK 0.1 (fume); 1 (dust)
Hungary TWA 0.2; 0.4-STEL (dust)
Korea TLV 1 (dust, mist); 0.2 (fume)
Netherlands MAC-TGG 1 (dust)
Norway TWA 0.05; 0.1 (fume)
Poland TWA 0.1 (fume); 0.3-STEL (fume)
Russia 1-STEL (dust)
Sweden NGV 0.2 (resp. dust); 1 (total dust)
Switzerland MAK-W 0.1; 0.2-KZG-W (fume)
1; 1-KZG-W
United Kingdom TWA 0.2 (fume)
1; 3-STEL (dusts and mist)
USA PEL TWA 0.1 (fume); 1 (dusts and mists)
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Additional
information:
No data
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Personal
protective equipment
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General
protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
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Breathing
equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
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Protection of
hands:
Impervious gloves
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Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Tightly sealed goggles
Full face protection
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Body
protection:
Protective work clothing.
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
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General
Information
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Form:
Granules
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Color:
Blue
Green
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Odor:
Not determined
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Value/Range Unit Method
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Change in
condition
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Melting
point/Melting range:
100 ° C (-2H2O)
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Boiling
point/Boiling range:
Not determined
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Sublimation
temperature / start:
Not determined
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Flash point:
Not applicable
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Ignition
temperature:
Not determined
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Decomposition
temperature:
Not determined
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Danger of
explosion:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
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Explosion
limits:
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Lower:
Not determined
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Upper:
Not determined
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Vapor pressure:
Not determined
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Density:
at 20 ° C 2.54 g/cm³
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Solubility in /
Miscibility with
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Water:
at 0 ° C 1104 g/l
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10 Stability and reactivity
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Thermal
decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
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Materials to be
avoided:
Alkali metals,Water/moisture
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Dangerous
reactions
No dangerous reactions known
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Dangerous
products of decomposition:
Hydrogen chloride (HCl),Metal oxide fume
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11 Toxicological information
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Acute toxicity:
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Primary
irritant effect:
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on the skin:Corrosive
effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
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on the eye:
Strong corrosive effect,Irritating effect.
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Sensitization:
Sensitizing effect by skin contact is possible with prolonged exposure.
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Other
information (about experimental toxicology):
Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with bacteria.
Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
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Subacute to
chronic toxicity:
Copper compounds may be irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory
tract. They may cause metal fume fever, hemolysis of the red blood
cells and injury to the liver, lungs, kidneys and pancreas. Ingestion
may also cause vomiting, gastric pain, dizziness, anemia, cramps,
convulsions, shock, coma and death. Copper solutions may cause
sensitization reactions.
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Additional
toxicological information:
Swallowing will lead to a strong corrosive effect on mouth and throat
and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
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12 Ecological information:
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General notes:Do
not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Water hazard class 2 (Assessment by list): hazardous for water.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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13 Disposal considerations
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Product:
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Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
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Uncleaned
packagings:
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Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
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DOT
regulations:
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Hazard class:
8
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Identification
number:
UN2802
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Packing group:
III
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Hazardous
substance:
10 lbs, 4.54 kg
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Proper shipping
name (technical name):
Copper chloride
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Land transport
ADR/RID (cross-border)
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ADR/RID class:
8 Corrosive substances
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Item:
11c
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Danger code (Kemler):
80
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UN-Number:
2802
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Description of
goods:
Copper chloride
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Maritime
transport IMDG:
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IMDG Class:
8
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UN Number:
2802
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Packaging
group:
III
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Proper shipping
name:
Copper chloride
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Air transport
ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
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ICAO/IATA
Class:
8
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UN/ID Number:
2802
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Packaging
group:
III
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Proper shipping
name:
Copper chloride
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15 Regulations
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Product related
hazard informations:
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Hazard symbols:
C Corrosive
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Risk phrases:
22 Harmful if swallowed.
34 Causes burns.
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Safety phrases:
20 When using do not eat or drink.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately.
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National
regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic
Substances List (DSL).
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Water hazard
class:
Water hazard class 2 (Assessment by list): hazardous for water.
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16 Other information:
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Employers
should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability
of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and
safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty,
and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety
Data Sheet
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