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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME : NALCO CUPROSE庐
APPLICATION : ALGAECIDE
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION : Nalco Company
1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Illinois
60563-1198
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) : (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC
NFPA 704M/HMIS RATING
HEALTH : 3/3 FLAMMABILITY : 0/0 INSTABILITY : 0/0 OTHER :
0 = Insignificant 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = High 4 = Extreme
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Our hazard evaluation has identified the following chemical substance(s) as hazardous. Consult Section 15 for the
nature of the hazard(s).
Hazardous Substance(s) CAS NO % (w/w)
Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate 7758-99-8 60.0 - 100.0
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
**EMERGENCY OVERVIEW**
DANGER
CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN OR
INHALED. MAY CAUSE SKIN SENSITIZATION REACTION IN CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Avid breathing dust. Protective clothing, including goggles, should be worn. Wash thoroughly
with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Protective clothing, including goggles, should be
worn. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before
reuse.
Not flammable or combustible. May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE :
Eye, Skin
HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - ACUTE :
EYE CONTACT :
Corrosive. Will cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage.
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SKIN CONTACT :
May cause severe irritation or tissue damage depending on the length of exposure and the type of first aid
administered.
INGESTION :
Not a likely route of exposure. Corrosive; causes chemical burns to the mouth, throat and stomach.
INHALATION :
Not a likely route of exposure. Irritating, in high concentrations, to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE :
Acute :
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned.
Chronic :
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned.
AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS :
A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT :
PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL IN CASE OF CONTACT. Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15
minutes while holding eyelids open. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT :
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water. Get immediate medical
attention.
INGESTION :
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, washout mouth and give water to drink. Get immediate medical
attention.
INHALATION :
Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. Get medical attention.
IF IN EYES: Hold eyelids open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing.^
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg whites, gelatin solution, or if these are not available,
drink large quantities of water. Avoid alcohol.^^
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN :
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Based on the individual reactions of the
patient, the physician's judgement should be used to control symptoms and clinical condition.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT : Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :
Not expected to burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD :
Not flammable or combustible. May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING :
In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS :
Restrict access to area as appropriate until clean-up operations are complete. Ensure clean-up is conducted by
trained personnel only. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not touch spilled material. Use personal protective
equipment recommended in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection). Notify appropriate government,
occupational health and safety and environmental authorities.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP :
Sweep up and shovel. Dispose of material in compliance with regulations indicated in Section 13 (Disposal
Considerations).
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS :
This pesticide is toxic to fish. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries,
oceans or other waters, unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not
discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment
plant authority. For guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING :
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid generating
dusts. Keep the containers closed when not in use.
STORAGE CONDITIONS :
Store the containers tightly closed. Store in suitable labelled containers. Store separately from bases. Keep in dry
place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS :
Exposure guidelines have not been established for this product. Available exposure limits for the substance(s) are
shown below.
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ACGIH/TLV :
Substance(s)
Respirable Nuisance TWA: 3 mg/m3
Particulates
Inhalable (Total) Nuisance TWA: 10 mg/m3
Particulates
Copper Dusts and Mists TWA: 1 mg/m3
(as Cu)
OSHA/PEL :
Substance(s)
Respirable Nuisance TWA: 5 mg/m3
Particulates
Inhalable (Total) TWA: 15 mg/m3 (total dust)
Nuisance Particulates
Copper Dusts and Mists TWA: 1 mg/m3
(as Cu)
ENGINEERING MEASURES :
General ventilation is recommended. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary when dusts or mists are
generated.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION :
If dusts are generated, use an approved air-purifying respirator. An organic vapor/acid gas cartridge with dust/mist
prefilter may be used. In event of emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations a positive pressure, full-
facepiece SCBA should be used. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection
program including selection, fit testing, training, maintenance and inspection.
HAND PROTECTION :
Neoprene gloves, PVC gloves, Butyl gloves
SKIN PROTECTION :
Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots. A full slicker suit is
recommended if gross exposure is possible.
EYE PROTECTION :
Wear a face shield with chemical splash goggles.
HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS :
Eye wash station and safety shower are necessary. If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and thoroughly
wash the affected area. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
HUMAN EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION :
Based on our recommended product application and personal protective equipment, the potential human exposure
is: Moderate
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE Powder
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APPEARANCE Bluish white
ODOR None
BULK DENSITY 70 lb/ft3
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete
pH (5 %) 2.3
Note: These physical properties are typical values for this product and are subject to change.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY :
Stable under normal conditions.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION :
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Moisture
MATERIALS TO AVOID :
Contact with strong alkalies (e.g. ammonia and its solutions, carbonates, sodium hydroxide (caustic), potassium
hydroxide, calcium hydroxide (lime), cyanide, sulfide, hypochlorites, chlorites) may generate heat, splattering or
boiling and toxic vapors.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :
Under fire conditions: None known
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY :
Species LD50 Test Descriptor
Mouse 33 mg/kg Active Substance Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate
SENSITIZATION :
This product is not expected to be a sensitizer.
CARCINOGENICITY :
None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH).
HUMAN HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION :
Based on our hazard characterization, the potential human hazard is: High
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS :
The following results are for the product.
ACUTE FISH RESULTS :
Species Exposure LC50 Test Descriptor
Rainbow Trout 96 hrs 0.61 mg/l Product
Rating : Very toxic
PERSISTENCY AND DEGRADATION :
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) : 146,000 mg/l
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) :
Incubation Period Value Test Descriptor
0 mg/l
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION
Based on our hazard characterization, the potential environmental hazard is: High
Based on our recommended product application and the product's characteristics, the potential environmental
exposure is: High
If released into the environment, see CERCLA/SUPERFUND in Section 15.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
If this product becomes a waste, it could meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 40 CFR 261. Before disposal, it should be determined if the waste meets
the criteria of a hazardous waste.
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a
violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your
State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA
Regional Office for guidance.
Fiber Drums with Liners: Completely empty liner by shaking and tapping sides and bottom to loosen clinging
particles. Empty residue into application equipment. Then dispose of liner in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, if
allowed by State and local authorities. If drum is contaminated and cannot be reused, dispose of in the same
manner. BAGS: Completely empty bag into application equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill
or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and Local Authorities by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The information in this section is for reference only and should not take the place of a shipping paper (bill of lading)
specific to an order. Please note that the proper Shipping Name / Hazard Class may vary by packaging, properties,
and mode of transportation. Typical Proper Shipping Names for this product are as follows.
The presence of an RQ component (Reportable Quantity for U.S. EPA and DOT) in this product causes it to be
regulated with an additional description of RQ for road, or as a class 9 for road and air, ONLY when the net weight in
the package exceeds the calculated RQ for the product.
LAND TRANSPORT :
Proper Shipping Name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
N.O.S.
Technical Name(s) : CUPRIC SULFATE
UN/ID No : UN 3077
Hazard Class - Primary : 9
Packing Group : III
Flash Point : Not applicable
DOT Reportable Quantity (per package) : 19 lbs
DOT RQ Component : CUPRIC SULFATE
AIR TRANSPORT (ICAO/IATA) :
Proper Shipping Name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
N.O.S.
Technical Name(s) : CUPRIC SULFATE
UN/ID No : UN 3077
Hazard Class - Primary : 9
Packing Group : III
IATA Cargo Packing Instructions : 914
IATA Cargo Aircraft Limit : NO LIMIT (Max net quantity per package)
MARINE TRANSPORT (IMDG/IMO) :
Proper Shipping Name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE,
LIQUID, N.O.S.
Technical Name(s) : CUPRIC SULFATE
UN/ID No : UN 3077
Hazard Class - Primary : 9
Packing Group : III
*Marine Pollutant : CUPRIC SULFATE
*Note: This product is regulated as a Marine Pollutant when shipped by Rail, Highway, or Air in bulk quantities
(greater than 119 gallons) and when shipped by water in all quantities.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NATIONAL REGULATIONS, USA :
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 29 CFR 1910.1200 :
Based on our hazard evaluation, the following substance(s) in this product is/are hazardous and the reason(s) is/are
shown below.
Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate : Eye irritant
CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 117, 302 :
This product contains a Reportable Quantity (RQ) Substance, but the RQ for this solution is a much greater amount
than its use would entail.
RQ Substance RQ
Cupric Sulphate 19 lbs
SARA/SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (TITLE III) - SECTIONS 302, 311,
312, AND 313 :
SECTION 302 - EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355) :
This product does not contain substances listed in Appendix A and B as an Extremely Hazardous Substance.
SECTIONS 311 AND 312 - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET REQUIREMENTS (40 CFR 370) :
Our hazard evaluation has found this product to be hazardous. The product should be reported under the following
indicated EPA hazard categories:
X Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
- Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
- Reactive Hazard
Under SARA 311 and 312, the EPA has established threshold quantities for the reporting of hazardous chemicals.
The current thresholds are: 500 pounds or the threshold planning quantity (TPQ), whichever is lower, for extremely
hazardous substances and 10,000 pounds for all other hazardous chemicals.
SECTION 313 - LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS (40 CFR 372) :
This product contains the following substance(s), (with CAS # and % range) which appear(s) on the List of Toxic
Chemicals
Hazardous Substance(s) CAS NO % (w/w)
Cupric Sulphate 7758-98-7 60.0 - 100.0
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) :
The substances in this preparation are included on or exempted from the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40 CFR 710)
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NSF NON-FOOD COMPOUNDS REGISTRATION PROGRAM (former USDA List of Proprietary Substances & Non-
Food Compounds) :
NSF Registration number for this product is : 062335
This product is acceptable as a compound for the treatment of entire potable water systems (G1) in official
establishments in and around food processing areas. This product is acceptable for treating boilers, steam lines,
and/or cooling systems (G7) where neither the treated water nor the steam produced may contact edible products in
and around food processing areas.
FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA) :
EPA Reg. No. 1706-55
In all cases follow instructions on the product label.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, CLEAN WATER ACT, 40 CFR 401.15 / formerly Sec. 307, 40
CFR 116.4 / formerly Sec. 311 :
This product contains the following substances listed in the regulation:
Substance(s) Citations
鈥? Cupric Sulphate Sec. 307, Sec. 311
CLEAN AIR ACT, Sec. 111 (40 CFR 60, Volatile Organic Compounds), Sec. 112 (40 CFR 61, Hazardous Air
Pollutants), Sec. 602 (40 CFR 82, Class I and II Ozone Depleting Substances) :
None of the substances are specifically listed in the regulation.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 :
This product does not contain substances which require warning under California Proposition 65.
MICHIGAN CRITICAL MATERIALS :
This product contains the following substances listed in the regulation:
Cupric Sulphate
STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LAWS :
The following substances are disclosed for compliance with State Right to Know Laws:
Cupric Sulphate 7758-98-7
NATIONAL REGULATIONS, CANADA :
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS) :
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION :
Pesticide controlled products are not regulated under WHMIS.
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) :
The substances in this preparation are listed on the Domestic Substances List (DSL), are exempt, or have been
reported in accordance with the New Substances Notification Regulations.
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INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL CONTROL LAWS
AUSTRALIA
All substances in this product comply with the National Industrial Chemicals Notification & Assessment Scheme
(NICNAS) and are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
EUROPE
The substances in this preparation have been reviewed for compliance with the EINECS or ELINCS inventories.
JAPAN
All substances in this product comply with the Law Regulating the Manufacture and Importation Of Chemical
Substances and are listed on the Ministry of International Trade & industry List (MITI).
KOREA
All substances in this product comply with the Toxic Chemical Control Law (TCCL) and are listed on the Existing
Chemicals List (ECL)
THE PHILIPPINES
All substances in this product comply with the Republic Act 6969 (RA 6969) and are listed on the Philippine
Inventory of Chemicals & Chemical Substances (PICCS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Due to our commitment to Product Stewardship, we have evaluated the human and environmental hazards and
exposures of this product. Based on our recommended use of this product, we have characterized the product's
general risk. This information should provide assistance for your own risk management practices. We have
evaluated our product's risk as follows:
* The human risk is: Moderate
* The environmental risk is: High
Any use inconsistent with our recommendations may affect the risk characterization. Our sales representative will
assist you to determine if your product application is consistent with our recommendations. Together we can
implement an appropriate risk management process.
This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in
applications consistent with our product literature. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the
recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. For any other uses, exposures should
be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training programs can be established to insure safe
workplace operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.
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Bethesda, MD.
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Hazardous Substances Data Bank, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland (TOMES CPS# CD-ROM
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Prepared By : Product Safety Department
Date issued : 02/19/2004
Version Number : 1.10
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