ANSI Material Safety Data Sheet

Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. Hercules R-D ROOT DESTROYER – MSDS#397
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4. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES.
Routes of Entry: Eyes, skin, ingestion.
If in eyes: Flush with plenty of water. Call a physician.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention.
If swallowed: Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg white, gelatin solution or, if these are not available,
large quantities of water. Avoid alcohol.
Other Health Warnings:
Note to Physician: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: N/A Method Used: N/A
Upper Flammable Limit N/A Lower Flammable Limit: N/A
Auto Ignition: N/A
Flammability Classification: N/A
Rate of Burning: N/A
General Fire Hazards: Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate is not combustible, but may decompose in the heat of a
fire to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Sulfur oxides and copper fumes
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam. For large fires use water spray, or alcohol foam.
Fire Fighting Equipment / Instructions
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self‐contained breathing apparatus. Run‐off from fire
control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution. Avoid direct water stream on molten
material, move containers from fire area if possible, do not scatter spilled area with more water than needed for
fire control, dike fire control water for later disposal. Use agents suitable for type of fire. Avoid breathing vapors
or dust.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 1
HMIS: 2, 0, 1
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Use clean‐up methods that avoid dust generation (vacuum, wet). Wear a NIOSH or MSHA approved respirator
if dust will be generated in clean‐up. Use protective clothing if skin contact is likely. Shovel any spills into
plastic bags and seal with tape. Copper sulfate solution may deteriorate concrete.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions to be Taken
Avoid breathing dust. Sweep up crystals or powder, vacuum is preferred. Eyewash stations should be
available in work areas. Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or
using the toilet. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before
removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
Other Precautions:
Store in closed containers in cool, dry, well‐ventilated area away from heat sources and reducing agents. Store
copper sulfates in stainless steel, fiberglass, polypropylene, PVC's or plastic equipment. If container or bag is
damaged, place the container or bag in a plastic bag. Use good housekeeping practices to avoid dust
accumulation.