COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC -- COPPER NITRATE,C 209 -- 6810-00-975-3123 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER NITRATE,C 209
MSDS Date:12/07/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-975-3123
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:N 4335 TEMKIN RD
Box:8
City:COLUMBUS
State:WI
ZIP:53925
Country:US
Info Phone Num:920-623-2140 / FAX  920-623-2577
Emergency Phone Num:920-623-2140
CAGE:5Y144
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:1250 WASHINGTON ST
Box:City:NORWOOD
State:MA
ZIP:02062
Country:US
Phone:781-440-0900
CAGE:0X801
Company Name:COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:N 4335 TEMKIN RD
Box:8
City:COLUMBUS
State:WI
ZIP:53925-0008
Country:US
Phone:920-623-2140
CAGE:5Y144

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CUPRIC NITRATE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:3251-23-8
RTECS #:QU7400000
Fraction by Wt: 78%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG (CU)/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG(CU)/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER OF HYDRATION
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 22%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT RELEVANT
ACGIH TLV:NOT RELEVANT

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 940 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. ACUTE AND CHRONIC- EYE OR SKIN CONTACT
    MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND BURNS. INHALATION CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION, CHILLS. INGEST ION CAUSES GI IRRITATION, HEMORRHAGIC
    GASTRITIS AND PAIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DISCOMFORT, PAIN, TEARING, BLURRING
    OF VISION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
    DIARRHEA, BURNS, CORNEAL ULCERATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISORDERS, LIVER AND
    KIDNEY DISORDERS, SKIN DISEASES, HEMATOPOIETIC DISORDERS, WILSON
    DISEASE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP &
    PLENTY OF WATER. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED.  ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER & INDUCEVOMITING. NEVER
    GIVE FLUID OR INDUCE VOMITING IF PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR HAS
    CONVULSIONS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY OR WATER, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. INCREASES FLAMMABILITY
    OF COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES. IN CONTACT WITH EASILY OXIDIZABLE
    SUBSTANCES, IT MAY REACT RAPIDLY ENOUGH TO IGNITE/EXPLODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND RESPIRATORY
    EQUIPMENT. SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED MATERIAL. AVOID DUST
    DISPERSAL. PACKAGE FOR DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL AREA TO REMOVE RESIUAL
    CONTAMINATION. REPORT SPILL  TO AUTHORITIES IF REQUIRED
    (800-424-8802).
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED PLACE
    AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID BREATHING DUSTS. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID DUST
    ACCUMULATION. OBSERVE A LL WARNINGS LISTED FOR THE PRODUCT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS ARE
    HIGH, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST OR DUST MASK. IN
    EMERGENCIES OR INSTANCES WHERE THE EXPOSURE LEVELS ARE NOT KNOWN,
    USE A FULL-FACE POSITIVE PR ESSURE AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR
    DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH, WASHING FACILITY, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
    DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:238F,114C
Spec Gravity:2.05
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE, DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS - NITRIC ACID ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
EASILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC NITROGEN OXIDES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. REUSING OR RECYCLING IS
    RECOMMENDED.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.