MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 1 of 5 Product identifier Product Use Chemical Family Manufacturer part no. Supplier s name and address: Plant Products Inc. 50 Hazelton Street Leamington, ON, Canada N8H 1B8 24 Hr. Emergency Tel # WHMIS Classification: D2B SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION COPPER SULPHATE Fertilizer, horticultural chemical Inorganic fertilizer (613) 996-6666 (CANUTEC) Manufacturer s name and address: Plant Products Inc. 50 Hazelton Street Leamington, ON, Canada N8H 1B8 SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS LC50(4hr) LD50 Ingredients CAS # Wt.% (Rat, ihl.) (Oral, rat) (Rabbit, dermal) Copper sulphate 7758-99-8 60-100 N/Av 300 mg/kg >2 g/kg SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Blue crystalline solid. Odourless. Warning! Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Causes eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. ***POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS*** Target organs Eyes, skin, kidney, gastrointestinal tract. Routes of exposure Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption: YES Skin & Eyes: YES Ingestion: YES Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation Upper respiratory irritation, coughing, and breathing difficulties. Skin Moderate skin irritant. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause redness, a burning sensation, drying and cracking of the skin (dermatitis). Eyes Irritating to eyes. Dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation. Stinging or burning sensation, redness or watering. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Potential chronic health effects Other important hazards Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis. Exposure of the eyes to dust can cause irritation. Hazardous to the aquatic environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES If INHALED excessively remove to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen by qualified medical personnel only. Get medical attention immediately. Flush skin thoroughly with running water for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Get medical attention immediately. Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Get medical attention immediately.
MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 2 of 5 Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting, unless directed to do so by qualified medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. Contact a poison control centre. No specific antidote. SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Fire hazards/conditions of flammability Non-flammable. Flash point Flash point Method Auto-ignition temperature Lower flammable limit (% by vol.) Upper flammable limit (% by vol.) Oxidizing properties This product is not an oxidizer in its current state. Flame Projection Length Flashback observed Explosion data: Sensitivity to mechanical impact / static discharge Not sensitive to static discharge or mechanical impact under normal conditions of use and handling. Suitable extinguishing media Use media appropriate for surrounding material. Special fire-fighting procedures/equipment Firefighters should wear an approved full-face, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and impervious clothing. Use water spray to keep containers cool. Move containers from fire area if safe to do so. Hazardous combustion products May produce the following hazardous combustion or decomposition products when ignited or exposed to extreme heat: Oxides of sulphur, oxides of copper. In addition, burning organics may release carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gas. Personal precautions Environmental precautions Spill response/cleanup Prohibited materials Safe Handling procedures Storage requirements Incompatible materials Special packaging materials SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear suitable protective clothing (see Section 8). Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep material, as well as water from fire-fighting efforts, from entering streams, drains and other water systems. Contact appropriate local and provincial environmental authorities for assistance and/or reporting requirements. Clean up promptly by scoop or vacuum. Avoid creating dust. Prevent wind dispersal. Place in an appropriate container for disposal. Do not flush into water systems. SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Keep away from incompatibles. Strong acids and oxidizing agents. Always keep in containers made of the same materials as the supply container. SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limits ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL Ingredients TWA STEL PEL STEL Copper sulphate N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av Ventilation and engineering measures General exhaust acceptable if the exposure to materials in Section 2 is maintained below applicable exposure limits. if limits exceeded, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls.
MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 3 of 5 Respiratory protection Skin protection Eye / face protection Other protective equipment A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of use. Natural rubber (latex). Chemical safety glasses with side shields or splash proof goggles. Lab coat. In case of large spill: Safety glasses, goggles or face shield. Impervious gloves. Full suit. Boots. SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state Solid Appearance Blue crystalline solid. Odour Odourless. Odour threshold ph 3.7 to 4.2 (Conc. (% w/w): 10) [Acidic.] Boiling point Solid - extremely high Specific gravity 2.284 (water = 1) boiling point. Melting/Freezing point 110 C (230 F) Coefficient of water/oil distribution Not available. Vapour pressure (mmhg @ 20 C / 68 F) Solubility in water Easily soluble in hot and cold water. Vapour density (Air = 1) 8.6 (Air = 1.0) Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1) Volatile organic Compounds (VOCs) Volatiles (% by weight) 0 (approximately) 0 (approximately) Absolute pressure of container Viscosity SECTION 10 - REACTIVITY AND STABILITY DATA Stability and reactivity Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to avoid Extremely high temperatures. Materials To Avoid And Incompatibility Keep away from acids and oxidizing materials. Hazardous decomposition products In the event of fire the following can be released: Oxides of nitrogen and copper. Toxicological data Carcinogenic status Reproductive effects Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Sensitization to material SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION See Section 2 for toxicity levels. No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by IARC or ACGIH. Not expected to be a sensitizer. However, sensitive people may have reactions to any chemical. None known. Synergistic materials Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure Skin conditions such as dermatitis, respiratory problems. Additional Health Hazards None known.
MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 4 of 5 SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental effects May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Important environmental characteristics Degradation creates sulphur oxides and some metallic oxides. Degradation products are less toxic than the product itself. Ecotoxicological Aquatic toxicity : Daphnia magna (EC50) (48 hours) - 0.18 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) (96 hour) - 0.032 mg/l. Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) (96 hour) - 0.13 mg/l. Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) (96 hour) - 0.892 mg/l. Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) (96 hour) - 1.2 mg/l. Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) (96 hour) - 1.3 mg/l. SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Handling for Disposal Handle waste according to recommendations in Section 7. Methods of Disposal Dispose of in accordance with federal, provincial and local hazardous waste laws. If necessary, dike well ahead of the spill to prevent runoff into drains, sewers, or any natural waterway or drinking supply. Avoid generation of wastes where possible. Empty containers or liners may contain product residues. SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Regulatory Packing Information UN Number Shipping Name Class Group Label TDG UN3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, 9 III SOLID, N.O.S. (Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION WHMIS information: Class D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material) This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and this MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA): All ingredients listed appear on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL). TSCA: All listed ingredients appear on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION Legend N/Ap: not applicable OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration TLV: Threshold Limit Values DSL: Domestic Substances List ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists NIOSH: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer TDG: Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act & Regulations
MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 5 of 5 CEPA: Canadian Environmental Protection Act N/Av: not available Inh: Inhalation TSCA: Toxic Substance Control Act NDSL = Non-Domestic Substances List References Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety databases. Material Safety Data Sheets from ingredient manufacturers. Prepared for: Plant Products Inc., 519-326-9037 Prepared by: ICC The Compliance Center Inc. http://www.thecompliancecenter.com MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy) 08/12/2014 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY END OF DOCUMENT