J T BAKER INC -- CUPRIC CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE, 1794  -- 6810-00N076085
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE, 1794
MSDS Date:01/04/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N076085
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-8802;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:COPPER (2+) CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE; (COPPER CHLORIDE,
    DIHYDRATE)
CAS:10125-13-0
RTECS #:GL7030000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: IRRITATION OF NOSE
    AND THROAT, HEADACHE, COUGHING, DIZZINESS, DIFFICULT BREATHING.
    INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING. SKIN/EYES: NONE IDENTIFIED. CHRONIC:
    NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE  OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER. EYES:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED. TOXIC GASES PRODUCED:
    HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN,
    DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES IRRITATION. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 9 PPM, A NIOSH
    APPROVED HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
    ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A NIOSH  APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . UNIFORM RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:AFTER CONTACT WITH SKIN, WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:2.51 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:BLUE-GREEN CRYSTALS OR POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM, SODIUM, WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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