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Copper Sulfate, Pentahydrate <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />Revised: 09/01/2009 <br />. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES <br />Inhalation: Move to fresh air immediately. Administer oxygen if necessary. Seek medical <br />attention if symptoms persist. <br />Skin contact. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash affected skin with soap <br />and water. Get medical treatment for persistent irritation. Launder contaminated <br />clothing before reuse. <br />Eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a <br />physician. Keep eye wide open while rinsing and lift upper and lower lids to <br />ensure complete removal of chemical. <br />Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have patient rinse mouth thoroughly with <br />water. Call a physician immediately. <br />5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES <br />Flammable properties: <br />- Flash point Will not burn or support combustion <br />- Flammable limits Not applicable <br />- Autoignition temp. Not applicable <br />- Decomposition temp. Not applicable <br />• Extinguishing media: Use any means of extinction appropriate for the surrounding fire <br />conditions such as water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam. <br />Fire fighting precautions: Avoid contact with liquid or fumes. Keep personnel removed and <br />upwind of fire. <br />Protective equipment: Wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self-contained respirator. <br />Wear full protective equipment for body and eyes. <br />6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br />Personal precautions: Wear full protective equipment for eyes, body and respiratory system. <br />Ventilate spill area. <br />Clean up methods: Contain spill and collect for disposal or reuse. Use a dust suppressant <br />agent if sweeping of contaminated area is necessary. Flush spill area <br />with water after clean-up. <br />Environmental. Prevent spill flush material from contaminating the ground or entering <br />waterways. Dispose of cleanup material in an approved manner. <br />•