Copper hydroxide nitrate (Cu2(OH)3(NO3))

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· Description of first aid measures

· General information Remove contaminated clothing.

· After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms.

· After skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.

· After swallowing Instantly call for doctor

Fire-fighting measures

· Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents Foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water spray.

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Can be released in case of fire :

- Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

copper oxides

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective clothing.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.

Do not allow to enter the ground/soil.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Collect mechanically.

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

· Reference to other sections

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

Handling and storage

· Handling

· Precautions for safe handling

Prevent formation of dust.

Any deposit of dust which cannot be avoided must be removed regularly.

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

· Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from flammable substances.

Do not store together with acids.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Store container in a well ventilated position.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item Handling and storage.

· Control parameters

· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.

· Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment

· General protective and hygienic measures

Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing

Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

· Breathing equipment: In case of formation of vapours/dusts:

· Recommended filter device for short term use: Filter P2

· Protection of hands:

PVC gloves

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the

preparation.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the

degradation

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks

of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove material

The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and

has to be observed.

· Eye protection: Tightly sealed safety glasses.

· Body protection: Light weight protective clothing

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity

· Chemical stability

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: > 230°C

· Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with acids

Promotes combustion.

· Hazardous decomposition products: Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Disposal considerations

13 Disposal considerations

· Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

· Uncleaned packagings:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.