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PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Substance: COPPER HYDROXIDE
Alternative names: copper (II) hydroxide, copper (2+) hydroxide, cupric hydroxide,
copper dihydroxide, copper hydrate.
IUPAC name: copper hydroxide or copper (II) hydroxide or cupric hydroxide.
CAS name: copper hydroxide
Molecular formula: CuH2O2
Structural formula: Cu(OH)2
Molecular mass: 97,56 g/mol
CAS RN: 20427-59-2
RTECS number: GL7600000
EC number: 243-815-9
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
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LABEL ELEMENTS
Risk Phrases:
22: Harmful if swallowed.
36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment Very
Safety Phrases:
2: Keep out of reach of children.
22: Do not breathe dust.
60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data
sheets.
Signal word:
WARNING
Hazard statements:
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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Note: This product contains 77% w/w copper (II) hydroxide equivalent to 50% w/w elemental copper
(Cu).
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
(according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 annex I
If swallowed:
Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg white, gelatin solution. If these are not
available, large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below
hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into the lungs. Get medical attention
immediately.
If skin contact:
Provide safety showers. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash with plenty
of soap and gently lukewarm running water until no evidence of chemical remains
(approximately 5 minutes). Make sure the water is clean. Give medical attention.
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
If eye contact:
Potable water should be available to rinse eyes. Hold eyelids open and flush with
gently running lukewarm water, until no evidence of chemical remains (at least 20
minutes). Make sure the water is clean. If the affected person wears a contact lens,
do not hesitate removing it. Get medical attention immediately.
If inhaled:
Remove victim to fresh air. Supply fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
required, provide artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Consult doctor if
symptoms persist.
Symptoms of systemic copper poisoning may include: capillary damage, headache, cold sweat,
weak pulse, and kidney and liver damage, central nervous system excitation followed by
depression, jaundice, convulsions, paralysis, and coma. Death may occur from shock or renal
failure. Chronic copper poisoning is typified by hepatic cirrhosis, brain damage and
demyelination, kidney defects, and copper deposition in the cornea as exemplified by humans
with Wilson's disease. It has also been reported that copper poisoning has lead to hemolytic
anemia and accelerates arteriosclerosis.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Suitable extinguishing media: any dry media. Use extinguishing media suitable to the
environment. Use dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: avoid water jet in order to avoid discharge into drains or
aquuatic environment.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
(according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 annex I
Thermal decomposition products include highly toxic gases. Copper oxides. Negligible fire
and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In case of fire, prevent by any means possible spillage from entering drains or water courses.
HEALTH 2
FLAMMABILITY 0
REACTIVITY 0
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT E
HAZARD RATINGS: 4 = severe, 3 = serious, 2 = moderate, 1 = slight, 0 = minimal
E= Safety glasses, gloves, dust respirator
2 0
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
(according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 annex I
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
Pollution may be caused by runoff from fire control or dilution water.
Prevent the material from entering drains or water courses. High concentrations of copper on
lakes, rivers and streams are toxic to aquatic ecosystems.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Average shelf life under proper storage conditions is at least two (2) years.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
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CONTROL PARAMETERS:
Control enclosed spaces with adequate ventilation to prevent exceedance of ACGIH Threshold
Limit Value (TLV) (1mg/m3 for copper dusts and mists as Cu) and OSHA Permissible
Exposure Limit (PEL) (1mg/m3 for copper dusts and mists as Cu).
EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Ventilation: Use local ventilation if dusting is a problem, to maintain air levels
below the recommended exposure limit.
REACTIVITY:
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
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This substance is not considered reactive under normal temperatures and pressures.
CHEMICAL STABILITY:
This substance is stable under normal temperatures and pressures. This is a not a self – heating
substance. Experience of use and manufacture indicates that this substance does not ignite in
contact with water or evolve gases.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Excessive heat, direct sunlight, high moisture conditions, dust generation, incompatible
materials. Substances with acid reaction.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Concentrated acids, dicloran, calcium polysulfide and ammonia.
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 1mg/m3 (TWA) for copper dusts and mists as Cu.
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 1mg/m3 (TWA) for copper dusts and mists as Cu.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
(according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 annex I
TOXICITY:
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
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BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
Copper does not bioaccumulate, but must be used in a manner that minimizes accumulation of
copper in the soil.
Copper is stored primarily in the liver, brain, heart, kidney and muscles. After ingestion, more
than 99% of copper is excreted in the feces. Human has well recorded homeostatic
mechanisms to control excess copper levels in the body by a combination of decreased
absorption and increased excretion.
MOBILITY IN SOIL:
The degree of mobility of copper in the environment depends upon the pH of ambient soils
and waters. The higher the acidity, the more soluble copper salts are and, hence, the more
mobile. The distance that it can travel in soil is limited by its strong adsorption to many types
of surfaces. Partitioning of copper into air is negligible due to the low vapor pressure of copper
salts.
PHYTOTOXICITY:
It is more water soluble at low pH (high acidity). It is important that this product be applied in
a spray solution (such as water) at a pH above 6,0. If the solution is more acid, phytotoxicity
could occur.
Animals: Excessive doses are excreted in the feces. Small amounts may be
incorporated in natural proteins
Soil: Strongly absorbed by soil. Copper oxychloride is partly washed
down to lower levels, partly bound by soil components, and partly
oxidatively transformed.
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Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the
requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional and local
authority requirements.
The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
(according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 annex I
Avoid dispersal of spilled material, runoff and contact soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
Disposal of copper wastes into waterways is not allowed.
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal.
Avoid excessive heat and incompatible materials such as concentrated acids, dicloran, calcium
polysulfide and ammonia.
Use registered transporters.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
90
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
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UN number: UN3077
Class: 9
Packaging group: III
LABELS :
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Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another. It is the
buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with federal, state, local and country laws.
INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY:
UNEP Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP): Not listed.
UNEP Prior Informed Consent Chemical (PIC): Not listed.
WHO Obsolete Pesticide: Not listed.
WHO Acute Hazard: III,Slightly hazardous.
CANADA:
WHMIS: not controlled.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
(according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 annex I
This substance is not classified in the Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC as such up to ATP 31
dated Jan/15/2009, but it may be included in one of the group entries.
This substance is not listed in the Annex I of Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 (Export and
Import of Dangerous Chemicals)
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THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE
AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS BASED ON THE
PRESENT STATE OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND IS APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT WITH REGARD TO
APPROPIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT DOES NOT REPRESENT ANY GUARANTEE OF THE PROPERTIES OF
THE PRODUCT.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS SDS RELATES TO THIS SPECIFIC MATERIAL. IT MAY NOT BE VALID FOR THIS
MATERIAL IF USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. IT IS THE
USERS RESPONSIBILITY TO SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO THE SUITABILITY AND COMPLETENESS OF THIS
INFORMATION FOR THEIR OWN PARTICULAR USE.
SULCOSA SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING OR FROM
CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT.
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