MSDS Name:   Cupric Nitrate Trihydrate
Synonym:   Copper(II) nitrate trihydrate; Nitric acid, copper salt, trihydrate.
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
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| 10031-43-3 |Cupric nitrate trihydrate | 100 | unlisted |
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Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: XN O
Risk Phrases: 22 36/38 8

**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. 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.
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.
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.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those
of acute inhalation and ingestion. May cause liver and kidney
damage. 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.

**** 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
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
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.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote:
The use of d-Penicillamine as a chelating agent should be determined
by qualified medical personnel.

**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

General Information:
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.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.

**** 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. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.

**** 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. Do not ingest or inhale.
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.

**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

Engineering Controls:
Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary to control any air
contaminants to within their TLVs during the use of this product.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 3251-23-8:

CAS# 10031-43-3:
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.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State: Solid
Color: blue
Odor: odorless
pH: 4.0 for 0.2M soln.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point: 238 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.05
Molecular Formula: Cu(NO3)2.3H2O
Molecular Weight: 241.60

**** 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, combustible materials, reducing agents,
organic matter.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, combustible materials, potassium ferrocyanide,
ether, tin. Ignites paper spontaneously in the presence of moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of nitrogen, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, copper
fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

RTECS#:
CAS# 3251-23-8: QU7400000
CAS# 10031-43-3: GL7875000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 3251-23-8: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg Severe; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 430 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 794 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 940 mg/kg.
CAS# 10031-43-3: Oral, rat: LD50 = 940 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Cupric nitrate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Cupric nitrate trihydrate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****



**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.

**** 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:
USA RQ: CAS# 3251-23-8: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ

**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN O
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 3251-23-8: No information available.
CAS# 10031-43-3: 2
Canada
CAS# 3251-23-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 3251-23-8 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10031-43-3 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 3251-23-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 10031-43-3 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)).

**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

Text for R-phrases from Section 2
MSDS Creation Date: 5/07/1998 Revision #3 Date: 12/03/2002

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