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Copper Sulfate, Pentahydrate <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />Revised: 09101/2009 <br />7. HANDLING AND STORAGE <br />Handling: Wear protective equipment for eyes, body and respiratory system. Avoid generating <br />the release of dust in the workplace. <br />Storage: Store in closed containers in a cool, dry area away from sources of excessive heat and <br />moisture. <br />8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION <br />Personal protection equipment. <br />- Respiratory: Wear a properly fitted NIOSH/MSA approved respirator whenever significant <br />exposure to dust or fumes is likely. <br />- Hand. Neoprene, polyvinyl, butyl rubber or nitrile rubber gloves are suitable. <br />- Eye: Wear chemical splash proof goggles or face shield. <br />- Skin: Wear coveralls and/or chemical apron and rubber footwear where <br />physical contact can occur. <br />Hygiene: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Do not <br />eat or store food and drinks where this product is used. <br />9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES <br />Appearance: Transparent blue crystals, powder, or granules <br />Odor. None <br />Boiling point: Not applicable <br />Melting point: Not applicable (decomposes - dehydrates - before melting) <br />Vapor pressure: Not applicable <br />Bulk density. 58-68 Ibs/ft3 (crystal form); 56-74 Ibs/ft3 (granular form) <br />Vapor density. Not applicable <br />Flash Point. Not applicable <br />pH. 4.0 @ 5% solution <br />Water solubility. Very soluble <br />Viscosity. Not applicable <br />10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY <br />Stability. <br />Conditions to avoid. <br />Stable at normal conditions. No hazardous polymerization will <br />occur. <br />High temperatures and moisture. <br />Hazardous decomposition <br />Products: Copper oxide and sulfur dioxide may form under fire conditions.