Safety data for copper (II) sulfate
Click here for data on copper sulfate in
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from the HSci project
Click here for data on copper sulfate in
student-friendly format,
from the HSci project
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General
Synonyms: cupric sulfate, cupric sulfate pentahydrate, cupric sulphate, cupric sulphate pentahydrate, blue vitriol,
copper (II) sulfate 5-hydrate, copper sulphate, BCS copper fungicide,
blue copper AS,
copper (2+) sulfate pentahydrate, Salzburg vitriol, sulfuric
acid copper (2+) salt, trinagle, vencedor
Molecular formula: CuSO4 5H2O (if hydrated)
CAS No: 7758-99-8 (pentahydrate), or 7758-98-7 (anhydrous)
EC No: 231-847-6
Annex I Index No: 029-004-00-0
Appearance: blue odourless crystalline solid (white or grey powder if anhydrous)
Melting point: 110 C (600 C, with decomposition, if anhydrous)
Boiling point:
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Specific gravity: 2.28 (hydrated) 3.6 (anhydrous)
Flash point: none
Explosion limits: none
Autoignition temperature:
very soluble in water
Stable. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, hydroxylamine.
Harmful by inhalation or ingestion. Dust may ulcerate membranes. Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis. Possible irritant. No UK exposure limit (as at 13.8.01)
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given
here.)
ORL-RAT LD50 300 mg kg-1
IPR-RBT LD50 20 mg kg-1
SCU-RAT LD50 43 mg kg-1
IVN-RAT LD50 49 mg kg-1
Risk phrases
(The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given
here.)
R22 R36 R38 R50 R53.
Safety glasses. Adequate ventilation.
Safety phrases
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here.)
S22 S60 S61.
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