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Identification
- Name:
- copper sulphate pentahydrate
- CAS:
- 7758-99-8
- EC/EINECS:
- 231-847-6
- Molecular Formula:
- CuSO4.5H2O
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 1416
- Uses:
- fungicide insecticide algaecide molluscicide water treatment
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
H Phrases
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H302 : Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4) : Acute toxicity
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H318 : Causes serious eye damage
Eye Dam. (Cat. 1) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation
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H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life
Acuático agudo, 1
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H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Acuático crónico, 1
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| ATE= 481 mg/kg pc | |
| M=10 | |
| M=1' |
Specific health risks
According to IARC ?
Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).