Copper sulfate
Application
Copper sulphate for agriculture, industry (the production of artificial fibers, organic dyes, mineral paints, arsenic chemicals for ore flotation), retail trade. Copper sulfate is hygroscopic.
Safety requirements
Copper sulfate is not flammable,
Packing
Copper sulphate for industry is packed in wooden barrels, plywood reels, wood or plywood boxes with inserts made of polyethylene film, polypropylene woven bags with inserts of plastic film weight not exceeding 50 kg.
Transportation, storage
Copper sulfate is transported by rail, road, water transportation.
Copper sulfate, packed in barrels, drums, boxes and bags, stored in a warehouse.
Guaranteed shelf life
2 years from date of manufacture.
Item | Norm | ||||
A | B | ||||
Premium grade | First grade | Premium grade | First grade | Second grade | |
Mass fraction of copper sulphate: in terms of CuSO4•5H2O, %, not less in terms of copper, %, not less |
99.1 25.20 |
98.0 24.94 |
98.1 24.97 |
96.0 24.43 |
93.1 23.67 |
Fe content, %, not more | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
Mass fraction of free sulfuric acid, %, not more | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.25 |
Insoluble in water, sediment, %, not more | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
Arsenic, %, not more | 0.002 | 0.012 | 0.012 | 0.012 | 0.028 |
Note
For agriculture and retail supply bluestone brand A and B premium and first grades.
Class of danger | 3 |
Basic properties and hazards | |
Basic properties | Crystalline powder blue. Hygroscopic. |
Explosion and fire | Copper sulfate is not flammable, The premises must be provided with ventilation. |
The risk to humans | Once in the body, can cause Harmful by inhalation, ingestion, contact with eyes. Cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, palpitations, in severe cases — loss of consciousness. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, skin redness, pain, swelling, redness, watery eyes. In case of fire may result in burns. |
Individual protection means | Arms protective suit In case of fire — fire resistant suit. |