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Copper Sulfate for Algae Control
Let Your Lake or Pond Shine by Using Copper Sulfate to Kill Algae
LAKES, POTABLE WATER RESERVOIRS, PONDS (Golf, Farm, Fish and Fire), FISH HATCHERIES, AND CROP AND NON-CROP IRRIGATION CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS, DITCHES, CANALS AND LATERALS: Copper Sulfate kills filamentous and planktonic algae in water.
Apply at a rate of 3 to 6 pounds per acre foot of water (0.27 ppm to 0.54 ppm copper in the treated water). Apply as a uniform surface spray dissolved in at least 3 to 5 gallons of water using boat, plane or other pressurized spray device. Apply twice yearly or as needed. Determine the number of acre feet of water to be treated.
An acre foot of water is equal to one acre of water one foot deep which equals 328,000 gallons or 2,720,000 pounds. An acre foot can also be defined as an area of water 660 feet X 66 feet X 1 foot depth.
How to Apply: Copper Sulfate can be applied to impounded water by the following methods:
1. Application by Dragging Under Water: By placing Copper Sulfate in a burlap or finer mesh bag, apply by dragging the bag attached to a boat or float so that bags are suspended in the top foot of water until the crystals are dissolved. Drag the bag of copper sulfate first near the shoreline and continue outward by moving as the boat travels in parallel lines about 20 to 100 feet apart until area has been treated or until 1/3to 1/2 of the surface area has been treated. Continue dragging bag over treated area until the required minimum dose is applied and all copper sulfate is dissolved. Determine the quantity of copper sulfate needed to treat the problem area following directions and precautions on the label.
2. Application by Spraying Solution on Water Surface: Dissolve the minimum required dose of Copper Sulfate in water and spray the solution uniformly over the body of water. When spraying a solution of copper sulfate, mix copper sulfate in sufficient water to thoroughly spray the water surface. While the volume per surface acre depends on the type of spray equipment being used, spray volume should be approximately 20 to 500 or more gallons per acre of surface water. Several types of solutions and spraying equipment may be used. Observe previous cautions on the effect of copper sulfate solution on various metals in spraying containers.
3. Application by Slug Method: Make a dump of Copper Sulfate into the irrigation ditch or lateral at ¼ to 2 pounds per second of water per treatment. Repeat about every 2 weeks as needed. A dump is usually necessary every 5 to 30 miles depending on water hardness, alkalinity, and algae concentration. Copper Sulfate becomes less effective as the bicarbonate alkalinity increases. Its effectiveness is significantly reduced when the bicarbonate alkalinity exceeds about 150 ppm as calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
4. Application by Broadcasting: Dry Copper Sulfate can be broadcast on the water surface using a properly equipped boat. An air blower can be used to discharge these crystals at a specific rate over the surface of the water. When using this method, the wind direction is an important factor. Do not use this method unless completely familiar with this type of application.
5. Application by Spraying from Airplanes and Helicopters: Professional personnel licensed by the State Agricultural Extension Service are allowed to apply dry Copper Sulfate in some states. Rate may not exceed 6 pounds per acre foot of water.
6. Application by Injection in Water: A solution can be made with Copper Sulfate that can be injected in the water via a piping system.
CROP AND NON-CROP IRRIGATION CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS, DITCHES, CANALS AND LATERALS: Copper Sulfate Crystals control the Potamogeton pondweeds, leafy and sago.
How to Apply: Copper Sulfate can be applied to irrigation conveyance systems by the following methods:
1. Continuous Application Method: Using a continuous feeder, apply 1.6 to 2.4 pounds per cubic foot per second per day. These rates will produce 0.074 to 0.11 ppm copper in the treated water.
Note: For best control of leafy and sago pondweed, it is essential to begin copper sulfate additions when water is first turned into the system or ditch to be treated and continue throughout the irrigation season. Copper sulfate becomes less effective as the bicarbonate alkalinity increases. Its effectiveness is significantly reduced when the bicarbonate alkalinity exceeds about 150 ppm as calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Should copper sulfate fail to control pondweeds satisfactorily, it may be necessary to either treat the ditch with a suitable approved herbicide or use mechanical means to remove excess growth. In either case, resume copper sulfate addition as soon as possible.
CONTROL OF ALGAE AND BACTERIAL ODOR IN WATERSCAPES, DECORATIVE POOLS, AND FOUNTAINS (Except California):
Apply in the spring or early summer when algae and bacteria first appear. The dosages are variable and depend upon algae/bacteria species, water hardness, water temperature, amount of algae and bacteria present as well as whether the water is clear, turbid, flowing or static. Preferably, the water should be clear with temperatures above 60º F. Higher dosages are required at lower water temperatures, higher algae and bacteria concentrations and for hard waters. For each 7,500 gals. of water, dissolve ¼ lb. Copper Sulfate in one gallon of water. Pour the solution into the water to be treated. Several application points speed up dispersal. Static water requires less chemical than does flowing water. If uncertain about the dosage, begin with a lower does and increase until control is achieved or until the maximum allowable level of copper has been reached.
CONTROL OF ALGAE AND BACTERIAL ODOR IN SWIMMING POOLS (Except California):
Apply 1 to 2 lbs. of Copper Sulfate Crystal per 60,000 gals. (8,000 cu. ft.) of water. This will result in a concentration of 0.5 to 1.0 ppm of dissolved copper. Dissolve the required amount of copper sulfate in a plastic container and pour the solution into the pool. Use the higher rate where visible algae are present. For maintenance dosages, use the lower rate. Repeat the lower rate to control the recurrence of algae and avoid the buildup of copper. Copper Sulfate may be used to help control pool odors and algae during the winter months. Apply the higher rate while the pool is not being used during the winter. Treated pool effluent should not be discharged where it will drain into lakes, streams, ponds, or public water.
CALCULATIONS FOR THE AMOUNT OF WATER IMPOUNDED AND FOR THE AMOUNT OF COPPER SULFATE TO BE USED IN IMPOUNDED AND FLOWING WATER
Calculate water volume as follows:
1. Obtain surface area by measuring regular shaped ponds or mapping of irregular ponds or by reference to previously recorded engineering data or maps.
2. Calculate average depth by sounding in a regular pattern and taking the mean of these readings or by reference to previously obtained data.
3. Multiply surface area in feet by average depth in feet to obtain cubic feet of water volume.
4. Multiply surface area in acres by average depth in feet to obtain total acre-feet of water volume.
Calculate weight of water to be treated as follows:
1. Multiply the volume in cubic feet by 62.44 to obtain total pounds of water, or
2. Multiply the volume in acre feet by 2,720,000 to obtain pounds of water
Calculations of active ingredient to be added:
To calculate the amount of Copper Sulfate needed to achieve the recommended concentration
Multiply the weight of water by the recommended concentration of Copper Sulfate. Since recommended concentrations are normally given in parts per million (ppm), it will first be necessary to convert the value in parts per million to a decimal equivalent. For example, 2 ppm is the same as 0.000002 when used in this calculation. Therefore, to calculate the amount of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate to treat 1 acre-foot of water with 2 ppm Copper Sulfate, the calculation would be as follows: 0.000002 x 2,720,000 = 5.44 lbs. Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate.
Calculation of water flow in ditches, streams, and irrigation systems:
The amount of water flow in cubic feet per second is found by means of a weir or other measuring device.
NOTE: If treated water is to be used as potable water (after further treatment), the residual metallic copper content must not exceed 1.0 ppm (4 ppm copper sulfate pentahydrate).
Eliminating Roots Using Cupric Sulfate
Uses of Copper Compounds: Table A - Uses of Copper Sulphate
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| Agriculture | |
| Major uses | Preparation of Bordeaux and Burgundy mixtures for use as fungicides |
| Manufacture of other copper fungicides such as copper-lime dust, tribasic | |
| copper sulphate, copper carbonate and cuprous oxide | |
| Manufacture of insecticides such as copper arsenite and Paris green | |
| Control of fungus diseases (see below) | |
| Correction of copper deficiency in soils | |
| Correction of copper deficiency in animals | |
| Growth stimulant for fattening pigs and broiler chickens | |
| Molluscicide for the destruction of slugs and snails, particularly the snail host of the liver fluke | |
| Other uses | Seed dressing |
| Soil steriliser, e.g. Cheshunt compound (a mixture of copper sulphate and ammonium carbonate) to prevent "damping-off" disease of tomato, etc. | |
| Control and prevention of foot rot in sheep and cattle | |
| Bacteriastat for addition to sheep dips | |
| Disinfectant in prevention of the spread of swine erysepelas and white scours in calves | |
| Control of scum in farm ponds | |
| Plant nutrient in rice fields | |
| Preservative for wooden posts, wooden buildings, etc. | |
| Preservative for wooden fruit boxes, planting baskets and other containers | |
| Ingredient of vermin repellents, e.g. for application to bark of trees against rabbits | |
| Stimulant of latex yield on rubber plantations | |
| Protection against algal growths on flower pots | |
| Public Health and Medicine | |
| Destruction of algal blooms in reservoirs and swimming pools | |
| Prevention of the spread of athletes foot in warm climates, by incorporation in the flooring mixture of swimming baths | |
| Control of bilharzia in tropical countries, as a molluscicide | |
| Prevention of malaria, in the preparation of Paris green for use against mosquito larvae | |
| Antiseptic and germicide against fungus infections | |
| Catalyst or raw material for the preparation of copper catalysts used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products | |
| Industry | |
| Adhesives | Preservative in casein and other glues |
| Additive to bookbinding pastes and glues, for insecticidal purposes | |
| Additive to animal and silicate glues to give water resistance | |
| Building | Timber preservative and in the preparation of other wood preservatives, e.g. oil based copper naphthenates and water based copper/chrome/arsenic for the |
| prevention of woodworms and wood rots | |
| Ingredient of plaster to prevent fungus infection, e.g. to prevent the spread of dry rot | |
| Ingredient of concrete, both as a colouring matter and as an antiseptic, e.g. for use in and around swimming pools | |
| Modification of the setting of concrete | |
| Protection against lichens, moulds and similar growths on asbestos cement roofing and other building materials | |
| Control of the growth of tree roots in sewers | |
| Chemical | Preparation of catalysts for use in many industries |
| Purification of gases, e.g. removal of hydrogen chloride and hydrogen sulphide | |
| Precipitation promoter in purifying zinc sulphate solutions | |
| Precipitation of alkaloids as double salts from crude extracts | |
| Source of other copper compounds such as copper carbonate silicate/arsenite/ | |
| aceto-arsenite/resinate/stearate/tartrate/oleate naphthenate/chromate/chlorate | |
| /alginate/fluoride/hydroxide, cuprous oxide/chloride/cyanide and | |
| cuprammonium compounds | |
| Decorative trades | Colouring glass |
| Colouring cement and plaster | |
| Colouring ceramic wares | |
| Alteration of metal colours, e.g. darkening of zinc, colouring aluminium | |
| Dyestuffs | Reagent in the preparation of dyestuffs intermediates |
| Catalyst or raw material for the preparation of copper catalysts, e.g. preparation of phenols from diazo compounds, preparation of phthalocyanine dyes | |
| Leather and | Mordant in dyeing |
| Reagent in tanning processes | |
| Metal and | Electrolyte in copper refining |
| electrical | Electrolyte in copper plating and electro forming |
| Electrolytic manufacture of cuprous compounds, e.g. cuprous oxide | |
| Constituent of the electrodes and electrolytes in batteries | |
| Electrolyte in the manufacture of copper powder | |
| Electrolyte in aluminium plating and anodising | |
| Copper coating steel wire, prior to wire drawing | |
| Pickling copper wire, etc., prior to enamelling | |
| Providing a suitable surface for marking out iron and steel | |
| Mining | Flotation reagent in the concentration of ores, e.g. zinc blende |
| Paint | Raw material for the manufacture of copper naphthenate and other copper compounds for use in anti-fouling paints |
| Preparation of certain varnish or paint dryers, e.g. copper oleate, copper stearate | |
| Preparation of certain pigments, e.g. copper chromate, copper ferrocyanide, copper phthalocyanine | |
| Printing | Etching agent for process engraving |
| Electrolyte in the preparation of electrotype | |
| Ingredient of printing inks | |
| Synthetic rubber | Preparation of catalysts used in cracking certain gaseous and liquid petroleum |
| and petroleum | Fractions |
| Preparation of cuprous chloride, used in the purification of butadiene and in the separation of acetylene derivatives | |
| Preparation of catalysts used in chlorinating rubber latex | |
| Purification of petroleum oils | |
| Textiles | Preparation of copper compounds for rot-proofing canvas and other fabrics |
| Rot-proofing sandbags | |
| Mordant, especially in calico printing | |
| Cuprammonium process for the production of rayon | |
| Production of aniline black and diazo colours for dyeing | |
| "After coppering" to increase the fastness of dyes | |
| Catalyst in the manufacture of cellulose ethers and in cellulose acetylation | |
| Miscellaneous | Improving the burning qualities of coke |
| Laboratory analytical work | |
| Ingredient of laundry marking ink | |
| Dyeing of hair and horn | |
| Ingredient of hair dyes of the phenylene diamine or pyrogallol type | |
| Preparation of chlorophyll as a colouring material for food stuffs | |
| Imparting a green colour in fireworks | |
| Activator in the preparation of active carbons | |
| Preservative for wood pulp | |
| Preservation of fishing nets and hides on trawls | |
| Obtaining a blue-black finish on steel | |
| Treatment of carbon brushes | |
| Ingredient of the solution used for preserving plant specimens in their natural colours | |
| Impregnation in fruit wrapping papers to prevent storage rots |
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Uses of Copper Compounds: Other Copper Compounds
Basic copper acetate (verdigris) was at one time made in France by interleaving copper metal sheets with fermented grape skins and dregs left after wine manufacture. After some time when the copper sheets had become coated with verdigris they were removed, exposed to the air for a few days and then replaced. This process was repeated until the whole sheet had become corroded. The resulting product was known as blue verdigris and was used as a fungicide at 1 kg basic copper acetate in 500 litres water.
Present manufacture is based on the action of acetic acid on copper metal, copper oxide or copper carbonate. They can also be prepared by treating a copper sulphate solution with lead acetate. Copper acetates are used as an intermediate in the manufacture of Paris green (cupric aceto-arsenite); as a catalyst in a number of organic reactions including rubber aging; as a chemical in textile dyeing; and as a pigment for ceramics. Copper acetates have also been used for impregnating kraft paper to produce an anti-tarnish wrapping paper for high grade silver ware.
Can be produced either electrolytically from copper or by the action of alkaline reducing agents on copper sulphate solutions. Formulated proprietary brands of cuprous oxide are extensively employed as fungicides and seed dressings. Another important application is in anti-fouling paints. Other uses include the colouring of porcelain and glass.
Can be produced either by adding caustic soda to hot copper sulphate solutions or by treating copper scale with nitric acid and heating to redness. Cupric oxide is used in the ceramic industry for imparting blue, green or red tints in glasses, glazes and enamels. It is occasionally employed for incorporation in mineral supplements for insuring against an insufficiency of copper in the diet of animals. Among its other uses is the preparation of cuprammonium hydroxide solutions for the rayon industry.
Obtained either by dissolving cupric oxide in hydrochloric acid or by the action of chlorine on copper. Its principal use is in the petroleum industry for sweetening (catalytic oxidation of the mercaptans) and as an ingredient of catalysts for other chemical processes. It is also used as a mordant in calico printing and dyeing.
Is a basic copper chloride and is usually manufactured either by the action of hydrochloric acid on copper metal or by the air oxidation of cuprous chloride suspensions. It has a number of applications, by far the most important being as an agricultural fungicide for which purpose it is extensively employed in formulated form as dusts, wettable powders and pastes.
Prepared either by heating a solution of cupric chloride with copper turnings or by the action of a reducing agent, such as sulphur dioxide, on a mixture of common salt and copper sulphate solution. The petroleum industry uses cuprous chloride in their "oil sweetening" process. Ammoniacal solutions of cuprous chloride are employed for the absorption of any carbon monoxide which may be present in a gas as an impurity.
Produced either by dissolving copper carbonate in nitric acid or direct from copper and nitric acid. It has a number of small uses, such as in ceramics, in dyeing as a mordant, in fireworks and in photography.
Manufactured from sodium cyanide and copper sulphate. It is mainly used for copper electroplating.
Usually made by the interactlon of the corresponding soap with copper sulphate solution. Small quantities of these, such as copper stearate, copper oleate and copper abietate (from resins), are employed mainly for rot-proofing textiles, ropes, etc. They are also used in paints as they are soluble in oils, white spirits, etc.
Usually manufactured either from copper sulphate and naphthenic acid in combination with an alkali or by heating naphthenic acid and copper oxide. It is widely used as an oil-based wood preservative and as a rot-proofing agent.
Obtained by heating copper sulphate pentahydrate when four molecules water of crystallization are removed the product becomes copper sulphate monohydrate which is green in colour. At a higher temperature all the water of crystallization is removed and anhydrous copper sulphate is the white powder which results. They can also be obtained by crystallization from copper sulphate pentahydrate in boiling sulphuric acid. The main applications are in the production of proprietary wood preservatives and agricultural fungicides as well as for the production of a number of copper compounds. Sometimes they are utilised to detect the presence of moisture.
Copper Acetates
Cuprous Oxide
Cupric Oxide (black copper oxide)
Cupric Chloride
Copper Oxychloride
Cuprous Chloride
Cupric Nitrate
Copper Cyanide
Copper Soaps
Copper Naphthenate
Anhydrous and Monohydrated Copper Sulphate
Metal Etching Using Copper Sulfate
Guaranteed Precision
The Improved Copper Sulfate Metal Etching Solution - Add Water
We continue to offer pure Copper Sulfate Crystals at wholesale prices for use in metal etching.
The improved Copper Sulfate Metal Etching product with an added catalyst to enhance performance, sharpen etching detail and extend the working life of the solution.Copper Sulfate is in stock and available for purchase on our Product Ordering page.
HOW Copper Sulfate WORKS for Etching:
Research and experimentation has led to a better solution for those who use straight copper sulfate for a metal etching solution. The traditional (non-copper sulfate) etching process uses harmful acids which release toxic vapors and require special handleing and practices. The use of a copper sulfate solution for etching has always been safer than the alternative and copper sulfate use for metal etching is steadily growing.. however, RXSOL Copper Sulfate provides what many feel are practical improvements over using plain copper sulfate in a metal etching solution. A saturated solution of plain copper sulfate crystals is an excellent mordant for zinc, aluminum, copper, brass and mild steel, but due to lack of a catalyst, etching is somewhat slow and the solution becomes exhausted quickly. The use of RXSOL Copper Sulfate instead of plain copper sulfate enhances the electrolytic eroding potential of copper sulfate to be harnessed more fully. We offer this outstanding alternative solution, RXSOL Copper Sulfate, pre-mixed and measured - Just add water!
The RXSOL Copper Sulfate solution activates the etch by diminishing the bond with water. Our RXSOL Copper Sulfate for etching zinc, aluminum, copper, brass and mild steel is about three times more active than a straight copper sulfate solution; it also produces a very crisp etch. During biting a coppery sediment of metal hydroxides and oxides floats to the surface, thus keeping the bitten work from clogging up. Etching can also be aided by occasionally brushing the plate surface with a soft brush; delicate marks, such as a spray aquatint or soft ground should, however, be etched without brushing. RXSOL Copper Sulfate works more effectively if floating solids are regularly skimmed off with a brush or strainer and removed from the bath. This keeps the solution from turning alkaline and extends its usable life.
MATERIALS
Products and Equipment needed to improve your etching experience:
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RXSOL Copper Sulfate
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supply of hot water
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heavy-duty gloves
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safety goggles
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dust mask
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wooden stick or stiff plastic brush for mixing
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bucket
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etching tray
METHOD
Mix Copper Sulfate as follows. (This example is for 4 pounds of RXSOL Copper Sulfate.)
As always put on gloves, dust mask, and safety goggles when handling even the safest of chemicals.
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Place RXSOL Copper Sulfate powder into a bucket or straight into the chosen etching tray.
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Add 1 gallon of hot water and stir with a wooden stick or a stiff brush. The solution turns into a green sludge.
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Then add 1 gallon of warm water stirring continuously. Most of the crystals should dissolve within 5 to 10 minutes of mixing, producing a dark green liquid.
Copper Sulfate Foot Bath for Livestock
Copper Sulfate for Foot Bath & Treatment of Foot Rot in Sheep & Cattle
For Foot Bath, Copper Sulfate can be used in a 5% to 10% solution (by weight) with immersion 3 or 4 times per week or for a period of time as prescribed by your veterinarian. The Copper Sulfate foot bath solution should be changed every 150 to 200 cows depending on the concentration of copper sulfate, use of a pre-bath, and comtamination of the bath. Determine the volume of the hoof bath and calculate the amount of Copper Sulfate carefully. Do not use more Copper Sulfate than is recommended by your veterinarian. By placing a clean water bath in front of the treatment bath, the animals will clean their hoofs to some extent and keep the hoof bath effective for a longer period of time. If your veterinarian recommends hoof bath, use as an aid in the treatment of foot rot in cattle. Hoof baths should only be part of an overall program that includes proper nutrition, regular hoof trimming, and hoof injury prevention. Keep animals out of wet, muddy or stony areas where hoofs can soften and be injured.
Uses of Copper Compounds: Copper Sulphate
Copper sulphate, blue stone, blue vitriol are all common names for pentahydrated cupric sulphate, Cu S04 5 H20, which is the best known and the most widely used of the copper salts. Indeed it is often the starting raw material for the production of many of the other copper salts. Today in the world there are more than 100 manufacturers and the world's consumption is around 200,000 tons per annum of which it is estimated that approximately three-quarters is used in agriculture, principally as a fungicide.
Manufacture In the production of copper sulphate virgin copper is seldom, if ever, used as the starting raw material. Copper ores are used in countries where these are mined. For the bulk of the world's production nonferrous scrap is the general source. The scrap is refined and the molten metal poured into water to produce roughly spherical porous pieces about the size of marbles which are termed "shot". This shot is dissolved in dilute sulphuric acid in the presence of air to produce a hot saturated liquor which, if the traditional large crystals of copper sulphate are required, is allowed to cool slowly in large cooling vats into which strips of lead are hung to provide a surface for the crystals to grow on. If the granulated (snow) crystal grades are desired, the cooling process is accelerated by agitating the liquor in water cooled vessels.
Other methods of production are:
Commercially copper sulphate contains 25 % metallic copper and is sold with a guaranteed minimum purity of 98 % copper sulphate. It is produced in a number of grades varying from large crystal lumps, of 25 mm or more in diameter from which it appropriately derives the name bluestone, to very fine powders of almost the fineness of talcum powder. The four commonest grades, based on crystal diameter sizes, are:
Copper sulphate is a very versatile chemical with as extensive a range of uses in industry as it has in agriculture. Its principal employment is in agriculture, and this role is described in some detail in the next section.
Up to a generation or so ago about its only uses in the industry were as a mordant for dyeing and for electroplating, but today it is being employed in many industrial processes. The synthetic fibre industry has found an application for it in the production of their raw material. The metal industry uses large quantities of copper sulphate as an electrolyte in copper refining, for copper coating steel wire prior to wire drawing and in various copper plating processes. The mining industry employs it as an activator in the concentration by froth flotation of lead, zinc, cobalt and gold ores. The printing trade takes it as an electrolyte in the production of electrotype and as an etching agent for process engraving. The paint industry uses it in anti-fouling paints and it plays a part in the colouring of glass. Indeed, today there is hardly an industry which does not have some small use for copper sulphate.
Uses of Copper Sulfates
| Product Name | Copper Sulphate CuSO4 x 5H2O |
| Part Number | RXSOL-19-1277-050 |
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Copper Sulfate |
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*See Section 16
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Odourless |
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Crystline Granular Powder |
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Contact with eyes |
Hazardous, Irritant |
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Contact with skin |
Irritating to skin. |
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Inhalation |
Repeated inhalation of dust can produce the varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung damage. |
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The substance may be toxic to kidneys, liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. |
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In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. |
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Contact with eyes |
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention. |
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Ingestion |
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. |
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If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. |
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General |
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) . |
Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Points: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available. Slightly explosive in presence of heat.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes. Solutions are acidic and can react with magnesium to evolve flammable hydrogen gas
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Personal Precautions |
Wear protective clothing as per section 8. |
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Environmental Precautions |
No special precautions are required for this product. |
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Small Spillage |
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. If necessary: Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. |
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Large Spillage |
Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities |
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Precaution |
Keep container dry. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Never add water to this product. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.Keep away from incompatibles such as metals, alkalis |
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Storage |
Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. |
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Engineering Control |
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. |
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Personal Protection |
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. |
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Occupational exposure controls |
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. |
Gloves Suit Gogle
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Molecular Wight |
249.69 g/mole |
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Odour |
Odourless |
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Appearance |
Light Blue Crystalline Granular / Powder |
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pH |
Not Available |
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Boiling point |
150°C (302°F) |
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Melting Point |
110°C (230°F) |
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Specific Gravity |
2.28 @ 15.6 deg. C(Water = 1) |
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Vapour pressure |
NA |
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Freezing point |
NA |
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Solubility in Water |
Easly Soluble |
Solubility in water: 31.6 g/100 ml @ 0 deg. C.; 203.3 g/100 ml @ 100 deg. C Solubility in methanol:
15.6 g/100 ml @ 18 deg. C. Insoluble in ethanol. It readily forms alkaline complexes at sufficiently
high concentrations of amines or alkali cyanides. Practically insoluble in most organic solvents.
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Excess heat (high temperatures), incompatible materials, exposure to air
Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with metals, alkalis.
Corrosivity: Highly corrosive in presence of steel.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Air Sensitive. Slowly efflorescent in air. Solutions of hypobromite are decomposed by powerful catalytic action of cupric ions, even as impurities. Incompatible with finely powdered metals.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Routes of Entry |
Inhalation. Ingestion |
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Acute oral toxicity (LD50) |
350 mg/kg [Rat] |
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Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): |
>2000 mg/kg [Rat] |
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Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans |
Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin burns. It may cause an itching allergic eczema. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. May cause eye burns. It may cause conjunctivitis, corneal discolouration, ulceration and turbidity of the cornea. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract (nose, throat, lung) irritation with coughing and wheezing. May cause ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum if inhaled in excessive quantities. Burning copper sulfate may result in irritating and poisonous gases which may irritate the respiratory tract and lungs, and may cause fume metal fever which is characterized by flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, metallic taste, burning sensation in the stomach or epigastrium, abdominal pain, and possible gastrointestinal tract bleeding. May affect metabolism(metabolic acidosis), liver (liver damage, jaundice), blood (Methemoglobin, hemolytic anemia), urinary system (kidney damage, hematuria, hemoglobinuria, albuminuria), behavior/nervous systems (somnolence, tremor, psychosis, muscle weakness, coma), cardiovascular system (lowering of blood pressure, dysrhythmia). Oral mucosa, vomitus, stools, and saliva may be stained blue or green following ingestion. Aspiration pneumonia may develop following emesis and CNS depression. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Skin: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause thickening of the skin. |
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Other Toxic Effects on Humans: |
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. |
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Carcinogenicity |
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver. |
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Ecotoxicity |
Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 0.1 ppm 48 hours [Goldfish]. 0.1 mg/l 96 hours [Rainbow Trout]. 2.5 mg/l 96 hours [Rainbow Trout]. |
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Mobility |
Completely soluble in water |
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BOD & COD |
NA |
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Product of Biodegradation |
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products is not likely. However, long-term degradation products may arise. |
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Special Remarks on biodegradation |
If released to soil, copper sulfate may leach to groundwater, be partially oxidized, or bind to humic materials, clay, or hydrous of iron and manganese. In water, it will bind to carbonates as well as humic materials, clay and hydrous oxides of iron and manganese. Copper is accumulated by plants and animals, but it does not appear to biomagnify from plants to animals. This lack of biomagnification appears common with heavy metals. In air, copper aerosols (in general) have a residence time of 2 to 10 days in an unpolluted atmosphere and 0.1 to >4 in polluted, urban areas. |
Copper dust or mist or copper compounds may be disposed of in Group III sealed containers in a secure sanitary landfill.
Copper-containing soluble wastes can be concentrated through the use of ion exchange, reverse osmosis, or evaporators to
the point where copper can be electrolytically removed and sent to a reclaiming firm. If recovery is not feasible, the copper
can be precipitated through the use of caustics and the sludge deposited in a chemical waste landfill. Be sure to consult with
authorities (waste regulators). Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
regulations.
- Not classified as hazardous for any mode of transport
Federal and State Regulations:
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Copper compounds CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Copper
sulfate pentahydrate: 10 lbs. (4.536 kg)
Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC):
R22- Harmful if swallowed. R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. R50/53- Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S22- Do not breathe dust. S60- This material and its container must be disposed
of as hazardous waste. S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
HMIS :
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
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