Name:
Copper (II) Nitrate
Synonym:
Copper dinitrate; Cupric dinitrate
CAS:
3251-23-8
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Copper (II) Nitrate
Synonym:Copper dinitrate; Cupric dinitrate
Synonym:Copper dinitrate; Cupric dinitrate
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 3251-23-8 | Cupric nitrate | 100 % | 221-838-5 |
| Hazard Symbols: XN O Risk Phrases: 20/22 8 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.Oxidizer.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.Oxidizer.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
Substance is noncombustible. Vapors mixed with air can explode when ignited. Contaminating or mixing with foreign materials such as combustibles, grease, and fuels can cause fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Substance is noncombustible. Vapors mixed with air can explode when ignited. Contaminating or mixing with foreign materials such as combustibles, grease, and fuels can cause fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
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. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local, explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134. Always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when necessary.
Use adequate general or local, explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134. Always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: blue-green
Odor: Nitric acid odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 107 (decomposes)
Freezing/Melting Point: 114.5 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: CuN2O6
Molecular Weight: 187.5558
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, combustible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reaction with ammonia and potassium amide gives explosive product.
Potentially explosive reaction above 220 C with ammonium or potassium hexacyanferrate (II). Violent reaction with acetic anhydride. May ignite with prolonged contact of paper, tin or aluminum foil.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of nitrogen, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides of copper.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, combustible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reaction with ammonia and potassium amide gives explosive product.
Potentially explosive reaction above 220 C with ammonium or potassium hexacyanferrate (II). Violent reaction with acetic anhydride. May ignite with prolonged contact of paper, tin or aluminum foil.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of nitrogen, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides of copper.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 3251-23-8: QU7400000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 3251-23-8: Oral, rat: LD50 = 940 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Cupric nitrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 3251-23-8: QU7400000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 3251-23-8: Oral, rat: LD50 = 940 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Cupric nitrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
For further information, contact Fisher Scientific.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CDG/CPL
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, NOS
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1477
Packing Group: II
IMO
No information available.
IATA
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
Canadian TDG
No information available.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN O
Risk Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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Exposure Limits
CAS# 3251-23-8:. OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.1 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume)
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.2 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume). OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 1 mg(Cu)/m3
(dust). OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.2 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume). OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 mg(Cu
)/m3 (dust). OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.1 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume). OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1 m
g(Cu)/m3 (dust). OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.2 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume). OEL-FINLAND:TWA
1 mg(Cu)/m3. OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1 mg(Cu)/m3 (dust). OEL-FRANCE:TWA 0.2 m
g(Cu)/m3 (fume). OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1 mg(Cu)/m3;STEL 2 mg(Cu)/m3 (dust. OE
L-GERMANY:TWA 0.1 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume). OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1 mg(Cu)/m3. OEL-G
ERMANY:TWA 1 mg(Cu)/m3 (dust). OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 0.2 mg(Cu)/m3;STEL 0.4
mg(Cu)/m3 (dust). OEL-INDIA:TWA 0.2 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume). OEL-THE NETHERLA
NDS:TWA 02 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume). OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg(Cu)/m3 (dust
). OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1.0 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume) JAN9. OEL-POLAND:TWA 0
.1 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume). OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.5 ppm (1 mg(Cu)/m3) (dust) JAN9
. OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.2 mg(Cu)/m3 (resp. dust). OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.2 mg(Cu)
/m3 (fume). OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1 mg(Cu)/m3 (total dust). OEL-SWITZERLAND:T
WA 0.1 mg(Cu)/m3;STEL 0.2 mg(Cu)/m3 (fume)
u)/m3;STEL 1 mg(Cu)/m3
ILAND:TWA 1 mg(Cu)/m3
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