Copper Nitrate trihydrate
Alternate Names:
Database ID: 140
| Formula: | Cu(NO3)2•3H2O |
| CAS: | 10031-43-3 |
| Formula Weight: | 241.60 g/mol |
| Density: | -- |
| Melting Point: | -- |
| Boiling Point: | -- |
| Purity: | -- |
| Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
| Signal Word: | Danger! |
| Oral-LD50: | 940 mg/kg |
| Flash Point: | -- |
| Auto Ignition: | -- |
| Flinn Family: | I3 |
GHS Hazard Statement: May intensify fire; oxidiser. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Keep/Store away from clothing/(insert)/combustible materials. 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: Moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Corrosive. Body tissue irritant. Avoid all body tissue contact. Strong oxidizer, keep away from organic material.
Storage: Flinn Family: Inorganic #3. Store in/on shelf with amides, nitrates (except ammonium nitrate), nitrites, azides. Store ammonium nitrate away from all other substances.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.