Copper (II) Chloride (anhydrous)
Alternate Names: Cupic Chloride
Database ID: 134
Formula: | CuCl2 |
CAS: | 7447-39-4 |
Formula Weight: | 134.45  g/mol |
Density: | 3.386  g/cm3 |
Melting Point: | 620  °C |
Boiling Point: | -- |
Purity: | -- |
Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
GHS Hazard Statement: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash skin/hands thoroughly after handling. Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see ... on this label). Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Collect spillage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to (insert)
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.