Copper(II) Sulfate

CAS RN:7758-98-7

EINECS NO.:231-847-6

Molecular Formula:CuO₄S

Molecular Weight:159.60

Structural Formula:

Properties:

Density:1.04 g/cm3

M.P.:560°C (dec.)

Sol. in Water:203 g/L (20°C)

Range of Application:It is used in the manufacture of other salts such ascuprous chloride,copper chloride,copper pyrophosphate,cuprous oxide,copper acetate,copper carbonateetc.; or in the production of monoazo dyes like ac reactive brilliant blue, reactive violet etc.; in the synthesis of perfumes and dyes intermediate; as mordant and pro-oxygenic agent; as bactericide.

Health Hazard:It is highly irritating to gastrointestinal tract, and can cause nausea, vomit and stomach burning or even angina abdominis, hematemesis, hemolysis etc. By long-time contact, it can also lead to contact dermatitis.

Skin Contact:Take of clothes, and wash with plenty of flowing water.

Eye Contact:Wash eyes with flowing water or physiological salinephysiological saline; see the doctor.

Inhalation:Evacuated from the site to places with fresh air. If decompensation appears, take oxygen therapy and see the doctor.

Ingestion:Take gastric lavage with 0.1% yellow prussiate of potash or sodium thiosulfate; drink milk or egg white; see the doctor.

Operation:Air-tight environment, and provide sufficient local air discharge. Operators must be strictly trained and obey related operating instruction. Self-inhalation filtertype dust respirators, rubber gloves, protective goggles should be worn. Avoid dust, acids or alkalis. Handle with care; prevent?damage to packing and containers.

Storage:Stored in cool, dry and draughty warehouse; kept away from fire or heat source. Keep containers air-tight. No mixing with acids, alkalis and food chemicals.