CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO -- 3716-50 CUPRIC NITRATE TRIHYDRATE  -- 6810-00D004607
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3716-50 CUPRIC NITRATE TRIHYDRATE
MSDS Date:05/25/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D004607
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:8315 LEE HWY
City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-621-4778
Emergency Phone Num:800-621-4778
Preparer's Name:K. KUCHEL
CAGE:11273
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CUPRIC NITRATE TRIHYDRATE
CAS:10031-43-3
RTECS #:GL7875000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG CU/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG CU/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV=1 MG CU/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION AND PAIN TO SKIN,
    EYES, LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND GI TRACT. CHRONIC: SYSTEMIC METAL
    POISONING, DERMTITIS, NASAL DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN-IRRITATION, PAIN. EYES-IRRITATION, PAIN.
    LUNGS: COUGHING, IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. INGESTED-GI TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE,
    KIDNEY/LIVER, HEMATOPOIETIC OR HEART DISORDERS OR WILSON'S DISEASE
    MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTIOIN.
    EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER  OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS
    NEEDED. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING BY STCKING FINGER
    DOWN THROAT.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT COMBUSTIBLE BUT IS A HAZARDOUS
    OXIDIZING MATERIAL. IN CONTACT WITH OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES MAY CAUSE
    IGNITION, VIOLENT COMBUSTION OR EXPLOSION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL OR LEAK. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND REPIRATORY PROTECTION
    FROM DUST. SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAIMATION OR DISPOSAL.
    AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
    USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. FOR LABORATORY
    USE ONLY. NOT FOR FOOD, DRUG OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
    DUST CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED.
    USE IAW 29 CFR 19 10.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:VINYL OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION &
    SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CGAE 11273 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0420-95-899.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:338F,170C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:239F,115C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:338F,170C
Spec Gravity:2.06
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS; NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM-FERROCYANIDE, ALUMINUM, TIN, CYANIDES, STANNOUS CHLORIDE,
    OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAIMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED OF IN A RCRA-APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. DO NOT
    FLUSH TO SEWER. TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR
    DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT  TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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