2015-01-26_REVISION - M2012032 (6)

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Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2 -4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical Inhalation: aid. Do NOT use mouth-to -mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. Notes to Individuals with Wilson's disease are more susceptible to chronic copper poisoning. Physician: Antidote: The use of d- Penicillamine as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures General As in any fire, wear a self - contained breathing apparatus in pressure - demand, MSHA/NIOSH Information: (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Substance is noncombustible. Extinguishing Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire. Media: Autoignition Not applicable. Temperature. Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits: Not available Lower: Explosion Limits: Not available Upper: NFPA Rating: health: 2; flammability: 0; instability: 1; Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Information: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers Spills/Leaks: and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. U.S. regulations require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of reportable quantities. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate Handling: ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well - ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection +-------------- - - - - -- +------------- - - - - -- +------------------- +------------ - - - - -+ I Chemical Name I-------------- - - - - -- I ACGIH - - - - -- I NIOSH ------------------- (OSHA - Final PELsl I Copper(II) sulfate I------------- (none listed I 11 mg /m3 TWA (dust I ------------ - - - - - I Inone listed I I I land mist, as Cu, I I I I I except copper I I I I I fume) (listed I I I I (under Copper I I I I I compounds, I I I I In.o.s.).100 mg /m3 I I I I IIDLH (dust and I I I I I mist, as Cu) I I I I I (listed under I I I I I Copper I I I I (compounds, I I I I I n.o.s.). I I +-------------- - - - - -- +------------- - - - - -- +------------- - - - - -- +----------- - - - - -- +