WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC. -- CUPROUS CHLORIDE,37 W 2273 -- 6810-00D006805 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPROUS CHLORIDE,37 W 2273
MSDS Date:08/11/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D006805
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-359-2502
Emergency Phone Num:716-226-6177/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL RASZEIJA
CAGE:EO227
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:716-359-2502
CAGE:EO227
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:COPPER CHLORIDE
CAS:7758-89-6
RTECS #:GL6990000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 265 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- INHALE:IRRITATING TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    MAY CAUSE NASAL CONGESTION. EYES:CORROSIVE, CAUSES CONJUCTIVITIS.
    SKIN:MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN R EACTION. ORAL:TOXIC. MAY CAUSE
    COPPER POISONING AND/OR DEATH. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, CHILLS, PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    METALLIC TASTE, DIARRHEA, REDNESS, ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS, IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION OR PERSONS
    WITH WILSON'S DISEASE MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF
    THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:DO
    NOT INDUC E VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK 2 GLASSES OF MILK/WATER.
    SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD
    BELOW HIPS. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. SEE 1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
    GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.5, GUIDE NO 60.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SPRINKLE LIME OR SODA ASH ON SPILL TO FORM
    INSOLUBLE COPPER SALT. SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP. DO NOT RAISE DUST.
    PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL IN A DRY, VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID
    INHALATION OF DUSTS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. OBEY HAZARD
    WARNING LABEL. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG,
    FOOD/HOUSEHOLD USE. USE WITH ADE QUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IN DUSTY CONDITIONS OR
    FOR SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR
    OR MASK.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR
    DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
    APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2490F,1366C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:792F,422C
Spec Gravity:4.14
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:0.0062% @ 20C/68F
Appearance and Odor:TAN TO GRAYISH POWDER - ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, POTASSIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, SUNLIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC COPPER DUST, FUMES OR CHLORINE
    GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CONTACT AN APPROVED/LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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