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Synonyms: Copper (1) chloride
CAS No.: 7758-89-6 
Molecular Weight: 99.00 
Chemical Formula: CuCl 
Product Codes: 31201
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Copper Chloride 7758-89-6 100% Yes
Inhalation: Causes irritation to respiratory tract, symptoms may include 
coughing, sore throat, and shortness of breath. May result in ulceration and 
perforation of respiratory tract. When heated, this compound may give off copper 
fume, which can cause symptoms similar to the common cold, including chills and 
stuffiness of the head. 
Ingestion: May cause burning pain in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach. 
Hemorrhagic gastritis, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, metallic taste, and 
diarrhea may occur. If vomiting does not occur immediately systemic copper 
poisoning may occur. Symptoms may include capillary damage, headache, cold 
sweat, weak pulse, kidney and liver damage, central nervous excitation followed 
by depression, jaundice, convulsions, blood effects, paralysis and coma. Death 
may occur from shock or renal failure. 
Skin Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Some individuals may 
develop copper allergies. 
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, pain, discoloration and damage. 
May cause conjunctivitis, ulceration or clouding of the cornea. 
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause 
dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure to dusts of copper salts may cause 
discoloration of the skin or hair, blood and liver damage, ulceration and 
perforation of the nasal septum, runny nose, metallic taste, and atrophic 
changes and irritation of the mucous membranes. 
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin 
disorders, impaired liver, kidney, or pulmonary function, glucose 
6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency, or pre-existing Wilson's disease may be 
more susceptible to the effects of this material. 
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, 
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a 
physician. 
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. 
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician 
immediately. 
Skin Contact: In case of contact, wipe off excess material from skin then 
immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove 
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention 
immediately. 
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard. 
Explosion: 
Not considered to be an explosion hazard. Reactions with incompatibles may pose 
an explosion hazard. 
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing 
surrounding fire. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective 
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full 
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. 
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: -OSHA Permissible Exposure 
Limit (PEL):1 mg/m3 (TWA) for copper dusts & mists as Cu 
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):1 mg/m3 (TWA) for copper dusts & mists as Cu
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is 
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local 
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions 
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general 
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A 
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. 
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded 
and engineering controls are not feasible, a half facepiece particulate 
respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn for up to ten times 
the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate 
regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.. A full-face 
piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filters) may be worn up to 50 
times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the 
appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If 
oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, 
use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure 
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied 
respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in 
oxygen-deficient atmospheres. 
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where 
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and 
quick-drench facilities in work area. 
Appearance: White crystals. 
Odor: Odorless. 
Solubility: 0.62g/100 ml water. 
Specific Gravity: 4.14 
pH: No information found. 
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0 
Boiling Point: 1490C (2714F) 
Melting Point: 430C (806F) 
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found. 
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0.975 @ 546C (1015F) 
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found. 
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use 
and storage. Turns green on exposure to moist air. Turns brown on exposure to 
light. 
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of the contained metal and 
halogen, possibly also free, or ionic halogen. 
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 
Incompatibilities: Potassium, acetylene, hydrazine, and nitromethane. 
Reacts violently with lithium nitride and heat. 
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, light, incompatibles. 
Oral rat LD50: 140 mg/kg; Inhalation mouse LC50: 1008 mg/m3; investigated as a mutagen.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Copper Chloride (7758-89-6) No No None
Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, 
this material is not expected to biodegrade. When released into the soil, this 
material is not expected to evaporate significantly. When released into water, 
this material is not expected to biodegrade. When released into water, this 
material is not expected to evaporate significantly. 
Environmental Toxicity: No information found. 
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.) 
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Proper Shipping Name: COPPER CHLORIDE 
Hazard Class: 8 
UN/NA: UN2802 
Packing Group: III 
Information reported for product/size: 500G 
International (Water, I.M.O.) 
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Proper Shipping Name: COPPER CHLORIDE 
Hazard Class: 8 
UN/NA: UN2802 
Packing Group: III 
Information reported for product/size: 500G 
International (Air, I.C.A.O.) 
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Proper Shipping Name: COPPER CHLORIDE 
Hazard Class: 8 
UN/NA: UN2802 
Packing Group: III 
Information reported for product/size: 500G 
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