GRIFFIN CORP. -- KOCIDE COPPER SULFATE STAR SHINE CRYSTALS  -- 6810-00D003014
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:KOCIDE COPPER SULFATE STAR SHINE CRYSTALS
MSDS Date:10/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003014
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GRIFFIN CORP.
Address:105 BOONE ROAD
Box:1847
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31603-1847
Country:US
Info Phone Num:912-242-8635
Emergency Phone Num:912-242-8635
CAGE:5R103
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GRIFFIN L.L.C.
Address:2509 ROCKY FORD ROAD
Box:1847
City:VALDOSTA
State:GA
ZIP:31603-1847
Country:US
Phone:912-242-8635/ EMER: 800-237-1854
CAGE:5R103

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7758-98-7
RTECS #:GL8800000
Fraction by Wt: 99.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG CU/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS (INERT)
Fraction by Wt: 1.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT IS 300 MG/KG (SACHS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATING AND CORROSIVE TO ALL
    BODY TISSUES. MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE DAMAGE, LOSS OF HAIR
    PIGMENTATION, ANEMIA. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS, LOSS OF HAIR
    PIGMENTATION, ANEMIA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS.
    INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, AND RESPIRATORY
    SYSTEM. INGESTION: DIARRHEA, LOSS OF HAIR PIGMENTATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN
    CONDITIONS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH
    SOAP AND WATER. SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF
    WATER , INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
    UNCONSCIOUS.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS SUCH AS SULFUR
    TRIOXIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND DUST RESPIRATOR.
    SWEEP UP THE MATERIAL AND PLACE IN AN APPROPIATE WASTE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT.
    KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.,

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST
    CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:T6
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DEHYDRATES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:1202F,650C
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:2.284
Solubility in Water:32% SATD SOLN @ 68F
Appearance and Odor:BLUE GRANULES OR CRYSTALS. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROXYLAMINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, EXPOSURE TO AIR. SLIGHT
    EFFLORESCENCE IN AIR. LOSS OF WATER ABOVE 86F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE ABOVE 1202F.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. KEEP IN
    COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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