Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate

Name: Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate
Brand: MacDermid plc

by MacDermid plc

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate is supplied by MacDermid plc under product code 441940, 442010, 41293, 3xp, 428171. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 8 May 2018. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: GHS/CLP
Revision Date: 08 May 2018
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: 441940, 442010, 41293, 3xp, 428171
CAS Number: 7758-99-8

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS09Environment

GHS05Corrosive

GHS07Harmful / irritant

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate issued by Macdermid Plc on 8 May 2018 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across two levels: High and Medium Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H318: Causes serious eye damage

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Don't pour down drains

P273 Avoid release to the environment

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area

P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Rating Before Controls

MEDIUM RISK

H302: Harmful if swallowed

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P330 Rinse mouth

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwel

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

Need to download the Chemical Risk Assessment? The full CRA PDF includes all hazard classifications, regulatory statements and recommended controls.

Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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