cupric nitrate, hydrate

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. Contact may cause ulceration of the conjunctiva and cornea.
May cause conjunctivitis. May cause permanent corneal opacification.
Skin:
May cause severe irritation and possible burns. May cause dermatitis. May cause skin discoloration.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause hemorrhaging of the digestive tract. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown colored blood. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, possibly with blood.
Inhalation:
May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea (labored breathing), and death. May cause ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum if inhaled in excessive quantities. May cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with pain, burns, and inflammation. May cause acute pulmonary edema, asphyxia, chemical pneumonitis, and upper airway obstruction caused by edema.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death.
Individuals with Wilson's disease are unable to metabolize copper.
Thus, copper accumulates in various tissues and may result in liver, kidney, and brain damage.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene Blue depending on the methemoglobin concentration in the blood.
Antidote: The use of d-Penicillamine as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel. Methylene blue, alone or in combination with oxygen is indicated as a treatment in nitrite induced methemoglobinemia.

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products. Use water with caution and in flooding amounts.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Contact professional fire-fighters immediately.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Remove all sources of ignition. Do not use combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up spill.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Contents may develop pressure upon prolonged storage. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials.
Do not get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 19004-19-4: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (fum 1 mg/m3 TWA (dust and mist) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as copper): 0.6 mg/m3 STEL (fume); 2 mg/m3 STEL (dust and mist) United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume); 1 mg/m3 TWA (dusts and mists) (listed under Copper).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VLE (fume); 1 mg/m3 (dust and mist) France - VME: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VME (fume); 1 mg/m3 V (dust, as Cu) France - VLE: (listed as copper): 2 mg/m3 VLE (dust, as Cu) Germany: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VME (fume); 1 mg/m3 VME (d as Cu) Malaysia: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (fume, as Cu); 1 mg/m TWA (dust and mist, as Cu) Netherlands: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 MAC (smoke); 1 mg/m3 M (dust) Russia: (listed as copper): 1 mg/m3 TWA (dust) Russia: (listed as copper): 0.5 mg/m3 STEL (dust) Spain: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (fume); 1 mg/m3 VLA-E (dust and mist, as Cu) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Wear impervious gloves.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Solid
Color: blue
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 255 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: >1.0
Molecular Formula: CuN2O6.2.5H2O
Molecular Weight: 224.5896

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation, combustible materials, reducing agents, organic matter.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of nitrogen, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, copper fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 19004-19-4 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
COPPER(II) NITRATE, 2.5-HYDRATE - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1477
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1477
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1477
Packing group: II

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: O
Risk Phrases:
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 19004-19-4: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 19004-19-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 19004-19-4 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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