Synonyms:
Cupric
sulfate pentahydrate, Blue vitriol,
Bluestone, Blue
coppers.
Molecular Weight: 249.68
Appearance:
Blue crystals or
crystalline granules or powder, Slowly effloescent in
air.
Bulk Weight: 1.620
pH:
pH of 0.2 molar aq. solution = 4.0
Solubility:
Soluble in water,
methanol, glycerol. Sparingly soluble in alcohol.
Quality
Control:
Analytical methods.
Average
Analysis:
Copper sulfate 97%
Handling:
Chemical resistant
gloves. Safety goggles.
Toxicity Data:
LD50 orally
in rate 960 mg / kg
Health
Hazards:
Toxic by ingestion,
strong irritant.
First
Aid:
in case of contact
with skin, wash plenty of water .
Packing:
50 Kg woven plastic
bag.
Storage:
In tightly closed
containers, in a cool dry place.
Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes.
Applications:
Used as
antidote (phosphorus), as topical antifungal, as
fungicide for plants, as anthelmintic and emetic.
Transportation:
we generally ship our
chemicals in accordance with the method specified or
implied by our order. However we reserve the right to
change this method for certain hazardous chemicals
which, when required by regulations or in our judgment,
can not be shipped safely by the method specified or
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