Copper (II) Chloride dihydrate
Alternate Names:
Database ID: 132
Formula: | CuCl2•2H2O |
CAS: | 10125-13-0 |
Formula Weight: | 170.48  g/mol |
Density: | 2.51  g/cm3 |
Melting Point: | 100  °C |
Boiling Point: | -- |
Purity: | -- |
Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
GHS Hazard Statement: May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
General Hazard Information: Highly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Irritant. Avoid all body tissue contact
Storage: Flinn Family: Inorganic #2. Store in/on shelf with acetates, halides, iodides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates, phosphates, halogens.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.