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1.5 Copper(II) nitrate (Cu(NO3)2)

1. Identification
Product Name Copper(II) nitrate, 2.5-hydrate, reagent ACS

Cat No. : AC405850000; AC405850025; AC405850050;

AC405851000; AC405855000
CAS No 19004-19-4
Synonyms Cupric nitrate

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Fisher Scientific Acros Organics
Company One Reagent One Reagent
Lane Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
07410 Tel: (201)
796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. No.US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation B
Specific target organ toxicity (single Category 1
exposure) Target Organs - Respiratory Category 3
system.

Label Elements

Signal Word
Danger

Hazard Statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer

Causes severe skin burns and eye

damage May cause respiratory irritation
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after
handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-
ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Nitric acid, copper(2+) salt, 19004-19-4 >95
hydrate
Cupric nitrate 3251-23-8 -

4. First-aid measures
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical
attention is
required.

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15
minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all
contaminated clothes and shoes. Call a physician immediately.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician
or poison control center immediately. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if
victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid
of a pocket mask equipped with a
one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
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Ingestion Immediate medical attention is required. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty
of water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Most important symptoms and

Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of
effects
gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or
esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe
damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point No information available

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature Not applicable

Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Oxidizing Properties Oxidizer

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available

Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic
material may cause fire. May ignite combustibles (wood paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Do not allow run-off from fire-
fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Nitrogen oxides (NOx). Copper oxides.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and
vapors.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 3 1 OX

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Environmental Precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to
contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains.
Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be
contained. Should not be released into the environment.

Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation.
Soak up
Up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Sweep up
and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
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7. Handling and storage

Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or
on
clothing. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe dust. Do not
ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance. Keep away from
clothing and other combustible materials.

Storage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Corrosives area. Do not store near combustible materials. Incompatible
Materials. Strong oxidizing agents.
Strong reducing agents. Ammonia. Cyanides. Acid anhydrides. Combustible
material.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines

Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Nitric acid, copper(2+) TWA: 1 IDLH: 100 mg/m3
salt, hydrate mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3
Cupric nitrate TWA: 1 IDLH: 100 mg/m3
mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3

Legend

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

NIOSH IDLH: NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in
confined
areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the
workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as

described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR
1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms
are experienced.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Powder Solid
Appearance Blue
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 114 °C / 237.2 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
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Lower No data available

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Vapor Pressure No information available

Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility Soluble
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula Cu N2 O6 . 2.5 H2 O
Molecular Weight 232.6

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard Yes

Stability Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. Moisture
sensitive. May intensify fire; oxidizer.

Conditions to Avoid Avoid dust formation. Incompatible products. Excess heat. Exposure to moisture.
Combustible material.

Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents, Ammonia, Cyanides, Acid
anhydrides,
Combustible material

Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Copper

oxides Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not

occur. Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Cupric nitrate - Not listed Not listed
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation Causes burns by all exposure routes

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a
carcinogen.

Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Nitric acid, 19004-19- Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
copper(2+) 4
salt, hydrate
Cupric nitrate 3251-23-8 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2A - Probably Carcinogenic to
Humans Group 2B - Possibly Carcinogenic to
Humans
Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

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Developmental Effects No information available.

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Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure Respiratory system

STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and

Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is
delayed
contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be
investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate
tissue and danger of perforation

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects .

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment. Very toxic to aquatic
organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Do not allow material to contaminate
ground water system.

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

Cupric nitrate Not listed LC50: 0.29 mg/l/96 Not listed EC50: 0.026
H mg/l/48H
(M=10)
Persistence and Degradability based on information available. May persist

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is
classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional,
and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate
classification.

14. Transport information

DOT
UN-No UN3085
Proper Shipping Name Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s.
Technical Name Nitric acid, copper(2+) salt, hydrate
Hazard Class 5.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN3085
Proper Shipping Name Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 5.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN3085
Proper Shipping Name Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 5.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
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IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3085
Proper Shipping Name Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 5.1
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Subsidiary Hazard Class 8

Packing Group II
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory

Active-Inactive Flags
Nitric acid, copper(2+) 19004-19- - - -
salt, hydrate 4
Cupric nitrate 3251-23-8 X ACTIVE -

Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable

International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China
(IECSC), Korea (KECL).

Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Nitric acid, copper(2+) 19004-19-4 - - - X - X - -
salt, hydrate
Cupric nitrate 3251-23-8 X - 221-838- X X X X X KE-
5 08929

KECL - NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313
Component CAS No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
Nitric acid, copper(2+) salt, 19004-19-4 >95 1.0
hydrate
Cupric nitrate 3251-23-8 - 1.0

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act)

Component CWA - Hazardous CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants
Substances Quantities
Nitric acid, copper(2+) - - X -
salt,
hydrate
Cupric nitrate X 100 lb X -

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety

Not applicable
and Health Administration

CERCLA

Component Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA EHS RQs

Cupric nitrate 100 lb -

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know

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Regulations

Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island

Nitric acid, - X X X -
copper(2+)
salt, hydrate
Cupric nitrate X X X X X

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): Y
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland

This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of

Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Nitric acid, copper(2+) 19004-19-4 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not
salt, hydrate applicable
Cupric nitrate 3251-23-8 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not
applicable

Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Nitric acid, copper(2+) 19004-19-4 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Annex I -
salt, Y22
hydrate
Cupric nitrate 3251-23-8 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Annex I -
Y22

16. Other information

Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher
Scientific
Email: EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com

Creation Date 12-Jun-2014

Revision Date 26-Dec-2021
Print Date 26-Dec-2021
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012
Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with
the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of
Chemicals (GHS).

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
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transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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