PRODUCT NAME: COPPER SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE
                                                                               
MSDS#:          P19094vs
                                                                               
DATE ISSUED:    3/24/07
                                                                               
SUPERSEDES:     NEW
                                                                               
ISSUED BY:      006768
                                                                               
Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Name: COPPER SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE

                                                                               
Chemical Name: Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate
Product Use: For Commercial Use
Synonyms: Blue Copper, Blue Stone, Blue Vitriol, Copper (11) sulfate,
Copper Sulfate Fine 100, Copper Sulfate Fine 30, Copper
Sulfate 20, Copper Sulfate Small, Copper Sulfate Medium, Copper Sulfate
Large, Copper Sulfate X-Large, Cupric Sulfate
                                                                               
Manufacturer Information
Chem One Corporation (Importer of record)   Phone: (713) 896-9966
15150 Sommermeyer, Suite 100   Fax: (713) 896-7540
Houston, Texas 77041-5308   Emergency # 1-800-424-9300
                                                                               
General Comments
NOTE: Emergency telephone numbers are to be used only in the event of
chemical emergencies involving a spill, leak, fire,
exposure, or accident involving chemicals. All non-emergency questions
should be directed to customer service.
 

                                                                                                                                                  
CAS #   Component                              Percent
17758-99-8    Copper (II) Sulfate Pentahydrate   > 99
                                                                               
Component Related Regulatory Information
This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information
identified as the following: Copper (7440-50-8) and inorganic compounds,
as Cu, Copper (7440-50-8) dusts and mists, as Cu and Copper fume, Cu.
Component Information/Information on Non-Hazardous Components
This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard
Communication).

                                                                               

Emergency Overview
This product is a blue solid that comes in crystals or granules.
Potentially fatal if swallowed. May cause irritation to the
eyes, respiratory system and skin. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive
and/or toxic fumes. Firefighters should use full
protective equipment and clothing.
                                                                               
Hazard Statements
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Can cause irritation of eyes, skin,
respiratory tract and, in extreme cases, burns. Avoid contact with eyes and
skin. Avoid breathing dusts. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container
closed Use with adequate ventilation. Keep from contact with clothing and
other combustible materials.
                                                                               
Potential Health Effects: Eyes
Exposure to particulates or solution of this product may cause redness
and pain. Prolonged contact may cause conjunctivitis
ulceration and corneal abnormalities.
                                                                               
Potential Health Effects: Skin
This product can cause irritation of the skin with pain, itching and
redness. Severe overexposure can cause skin burns.
Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis and eczema.
                                                                               
Potential Health Effects: Ingestion
Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with
symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
                                                                               
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation
May irritate the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Symptoms can include
sore throat, coughing and shortness of breath. In severe cases, ulceration and
perforation of the nasal septum can occur.
                                                                               
HMIS Ratings: Health: 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 1
Personal Protective Equipment: E  chemical goggles, impervious gloves, dust
   respirator
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
   Chronic hazard

                                                                               

                                                                               
First Aid: Eyes
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at
least 20 minutes. Seek immediate medical
attention.
                                                                               
First Aid: Skin
Remove all contaminated clothing. For skin contact, wash thoroughly with
soap and water for at least 20 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
                                                                               
First Aid: Ingestion
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Never give anything by mouth to a victim who is
unconscious or having convulsions.
Immediately give victim milk (4 to 8 ounces). Contact a physician or poison
control center immediately.
                                                                               
First Aid: Inhalation
Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing
has stopped, apply artificial respiration. Get
immediate medical attention.
                                                                               
First Aid: Notes to Physician
Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically.

                                                                               

                                                                               
Flash Point: Not flammable   Method Used: Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit (UEL): Not applicable   Lower Flammable Limit (LEL): Not
applicable
Auto Ignition: Not applicable   Flammability Classification: Not applicable
Rate of Burning: Not applicable
General Fire Hazards
   Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate is not combustible, but may decompose in the
heat of a fire to produce corrosive and/ or toxic
   fumes.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Sulfur oxides and copper fumes.
Extinguishing Media
   Use methods for surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
   Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained
breathing apparatus. Runoff from fire control or
   dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
                                                                               
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 1 Other:
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe

                                                                               

Containment Procedures
Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Contain the discharged
material. If sweeping of a contaminated area is necessary use a dust
suppressant agent, which does not react with product.
                                                                               
Clean-Up Procedures
Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Shovel
the material into waste container. Thoroughly wash the area after a spill or
leak clean-up.
                                                                               
Evacuation Procedures
Evacuate the area promptly and keep upwind of the spilled material. Isolate
the spill area to prevent people from entering.
Keep materials which can burn away from spilled material. In case of large
spills, follow all facility emergency response
procedures.
                                                                               
Special Procedures
Remove soiled clothing and launder before reuse. Avoid all skin contact
with the spilled material. Have emergency
equipment readily available.

                                                                               

Handling Procedures
Do not breathe dust. Avoid all contact with skin and eyes. Use this
product only with adequate ventilation. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
                                                                               
Storage Procedures
All employees who handle this material should be trained to handle it
safely. Open containers slowly on a stable surface.
Containers of this product must be properly labeled. Empty containers may
contain residual amounts of this product; therefore.
empty containers should be handled with care. Keep this product in an
air-tight container. Store containers in a cool, dry
location, away from direct sunlight and sources of intense heat. Store
away from incompatible materials (see Section 10,
Stability and Reactivity). Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Keep this material away from food, drink and animal
feed. Do not store this material in open or unlabeled containers. Inspect
all incoming containers before storage to ensure
containers are properly labeled and not damaged. Limit quantity of
material stored.

                                                                               
Exposure Guidelines
A: General Product Information
Follow the applicable exposure limits.
B: Component Exposure Limits
The exposure limits given are for Copper & inorganic Compounds, as Cu
(7440-50-8), Copper fume as Cu or Copper
dusts and mists, as Cu.
ACGIH: I mg/m3 TWA (dusts & mists)
   0.2 mg/m TWA (fume)
OSHA:      1 mg/m3TWA (dusts & mists)
   0. 1 mg/m3 TWA (fume)
NIOSH:       1 mg/m3 TWA (dusts & mists)
0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume)
DFG NIAKs 1 mg/m3 TWA Peak, 30 minutes, average value (dusts & mists)
   0.1 mg/m3 TWA Peak, 30 minutes, average value (fume)
   Engineering Controls
   Use mechanical ventilation such as dilution and local exhaust. Use a
corrosion- resistant ventilation system and exhaust
   directly to the outside. Supply ample air replacement. Provide dust
collectors with explosion vents.
                                                                               
   PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
   Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes/Face
   Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield, if
this material is made into solution.
   Personal Protective Equipment: Skin
   Wear impervious gloves, boots and coveralls to avoid skin contact.
   Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory
   If airborne concentrations are above the applicable exposure limits, use
NIOSH-approved respiratory protection. The
   following NIOSH Guidelines for Copper dust and mists (as Cu) are
presented for further information.
   Up to 5 mg/m3: Dust and mist respirator.
   Up to 10 mg/m3: Any dust and mist respirator except single-use and
quarter mask respirators or any SAR.
   Up to 25 mg/m3: SAR operated in a continuous-flow mode or powered
air-purifying respirator with a dust and mist filter
   Up to 50 mg/m3: Air purifying, full-facepiece respirator with
high-efficiency particulate filter(s), any powered air-purifying
   respirator with tight-fitting facepiece and high-efficiency particulate
filter(s) or full-facepiece SCBA, or full-facepiece
   SAR.
   Up to 100 mg/ in': Positive pressure, full-facepiece SAR.
   Emergency or Planned Entry into Unknown Concentrations or IDLH
Conditions: Positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA,
   positive pressure, full-facepiece SAR with an auxiliary positive pressure
SCBA.
   Escape: Full-facepiece respirator with high-efficiency particulate
filter(s), or escape-type SCBA.
   NOTE: The IDLH concentration for Copper dusts and mists (as Cu) is 100
mg/m3.
   Personal Protective Equipment: General
   Have an eyewash fountain and safety shower available in the work area

                                                                               
Physical Properties: Additional Information
The data provided in this section is to be used for product safety handling
purposes. Please refer to Product Data Sheets,
Certificates of Conformity or Certificates of Analysis for chemical and
physical data for determinations of quality and for
formulation purposes.
                                                                               
   Appearance:   Blue crystals or granules   Odor:   Odorless
   Physical State:   Solid   pH:   4 (0.2 M)
   Vapor Pressure:   Practically zero   Vapor Density:   Not applicable
   Boiling Point:   Decomposes   Melting Point:   653 deg C ( deg F)
 (decomposes)
   Solubility (H20):   31.6 g/100 cc (@ 0 deg Q
Specific Gravity:   2.28 @ 15.6 deg C (H20 = 1)
   Freezing Point:   Not available   Particle Size:   Various
   Softening Point:   Not available   Bulk Density:   60-100 lbs/ft3
   Molecular Weight:   249.68   Chemical Formula:    CuS04951-120

                                                                               
Chemical Stability
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate is air sensitive, but stable when kept dry,
under normal temperature and pressures.
Chemical Stability: Conditions to Avoid
Avoid high temperatures, exposure to air and incompatible materials.
                                                                               
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with hydroxylamine, magnesium, and reducing agents. This
product can corrode steel and iron. Copper
Sulfate Pentahydrate is incompatible with alkalines, phosphates, acetylene,
hydrazine and nitromethane.
                                                                               
Hazardous Decomposition
Sulfur oxides and Copper oxides.
                                                                               
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.

Acute and Chronic Toxicity
A: General Product Information
Acute toxicity is largely due to the caustic (alkaline) properties of this
material. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Product is eye and skin irritant, and
may cause burns. Product is a respiratory tract irritant, and inhalation may
cause nose irritation,sore throat, coughing, and chest tightness and possibly,
ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum.
Chronic: Long term skin overexposure to this product may lead to
dermatitis and eczema. Prolonged or repeated eye contact
may cause conjunctivitis and possibly corneal abnormalities. Chronic
overexposure to this product may cause liver and
kidney damage, anemia and other blood cell abnormalities.
                                                                               
B: Component Analysis - LD50/LC50
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate (7758-99-8)
Oral-rat LD50: = 300 mg/kg; Intraperitoneal-Rat LD50: 18,700 mg/kg;
Intraper-itoneal-rat LD50: 20 mg/kg; Subcutaneous-rat
LD50: 43 mg/kg; Intravenous-rat LD50: 48900 (mg/kg) Unreported-rat LD50:
520 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD,: 369 mg/kg;
Intraperitoneal-Mouse LD50,: 33 mg/kg, Intraperitoneal-mouse LD50: 7182
mg/kg; Intravenous-mouse LD,: 23300 mg/kg
                                                                               
B: Component Analysis - TDLo/LDLo
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate (7758-99-8)
Oral-man LDLo: 857 mg/kg; Oral-Human LDLo: 50 mg/kg: Behavioral:
somnolence (general depressed activity);
Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: changes in tubules (including acute renal
failure, acute tubular necrosis); Blood: hemorrhage
Oral-Human TDLo: 11 mg/kg: Gastrointestinal: gastritis;
Gastrointestinal: hypermotility, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
Oral-Human TDLo: 272 mg/kg: liver, kidney, Blood effects; Oral-Human
LDLo: 1088 mg/kg; Oral-child: 150 mg/kg
Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: changes in tubules (including acute renal
failure, acute tubular; necrosis); Blood: other
hemolysis with or without anemia; unknown-Man LDLo: 221 mg/kg;
Oral-Woman TDLo: 2400 mg/kg/day:
Gastrointestinal tract effects-, DNA Inhibition-Human: lymphocyte 76
mmol; Oral-woman LDLo: 100 mg/kg:
Vascular: Blood pressure lowering not characterized in autonomic
section-, Liver: hepatitis (hepatocellular necrosis)
diffuse; Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: changes in tubules (including acute
renal failure, acute tubular necrosis); Oral-
Human LDLo: 143 mg/kg: Pulmonary system effects, Gastrointestinal tract
effects; Oral-rat TDLo: 915 mg/kg/ 1 year
intermittent: Cardiac: changes in coronary arteries; Blood: changes in
serum composition (e.g. TP, bilirubin,
cholesterol; Oral-rat TDLo: 157 mg/kg/6 weeks-intermittent: Endocrine:
changes in adrenal weight; Nutritional and
Gross Metabolic: weight loss or decreased weight gain-, Biochemical:
Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood
or tissue levels: dehydrogenases; Oral-rat TDLo: 7530 mg/kg/30
days-intermittent: Blood: changes in serum
composition (e,g. TP, bilirubin, cholesterol); Blood: changes in
erythrocyte (RBC count; Biochemical: Enzyme
inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels:- multiple
enzyme effect; Oral-rat TDLo: 2 gm/kg/20 days-
intermittent: Liver: other changes; Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition,
induction, or change in blood or tissue levels:
phosphatases, Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue
levels; Intraperitoneal-rat TDLo: 791
mg/kg/ 18 weeks-intermittent: Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: weight
loss or decreased weight gain; Intraperitoneal-
rat TDLo: 7500 mg/kg: female 3 day(s) after conception: Reproductive:
Fertility: other measures of fertility;
Subcutaneous-rat TDLo: 12768 (mg/kg: male 1 day(s) pre-mating:
Reproductive: Paternal Effects: testes, epididymis,
sperm duct; Intratesticular-rat TDLo: 3192 mg/kg: male 1 day(s)
pre-mating: Reproductive: Paternal Effects:
spermatogenesis (incl. genetic material, sperm morphology, motility, and
count), testes, epididymis, sperm duct; Oral-
mouse TDLo: 3 gm/kg/8 weeks-continuous: Blood: changes in spleen;
Immunological Including Allergic: decrease in
cellular immune response, decrease in humoral immune response; Oral-mouse
TDLo: 2 gm/kg/3 weeks-continuous:
Blood: changes in spleen; Immunological Including Allergic: decrease in
cellular immune response, decrease in
humoral immune response; Subcutaneous-mouse LDLo: 500 kg/kg;
Subcutaneous-mouse TDLo: 12768 (mg/kg: male
30 day(s) pre-mating: Reproductive: Paternal Effects: testes, epididymis,
sperm duct; Intravenous-mouse TDLo: 320C
mg/kg: female 8 day(s) after conception: Reproductive: Effects on Embryo
or Fetus: fetotoxicity (except death, e.g.,
stunted fetus), Specific Developmental Abnormalities: Central Nervous
System, cardiovascular (circulatory) system;
Intravenous-mouse TDLo: 3200 mg/kg: female 7 day(s) after conception:
Reproductive: Fertility: post-implantation
mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of
implants) Oral-Dog, adult LDLo: 60 mg/Kg;
Intravenous-guinea pig TDLo: 2 mg/kg; Subcutaneous-Guinea Pig, adult
LDLo: 62 mg/kg; Oral-Pigeon LDLo: 1000
mg/kg; Oral-Domestic animals (Goat, Sheep) LDLo: 5 mg/kg; Oral-Bird-wild
species LDLo: 300 mg/kg; Intravenous,
frog LDLo: 25 mg/kg; Parenteral-chicken TDLo: 10 mg/kg: Tumorigenic:
equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS
criteria-, Endocrine: tumors-, Oral-pig TDLo: 140 mg/kg: female 1- 15
week(s) after conception, lactating female 4
week(s) post-birth: Reproductive: Effects on Newborn: biochemical and
metabolic; Intravenous-hamster TDLo: 213C
pg/kg: female 8 day(s) after conception: Reproductive: Fertility:
post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorb
implants per total number of implants), Specific Developmental
Abnormalities: Central Nervous System, body wall
                                                                               
Carcinogenicity
A: General Product Information
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate (7758-99-8)
Cytogenetic Analysis-Rat/ast 300 mg/kg
                                                                               
B: Component Carcinogenicity
Copper dusts and mists, as Cu (7440-50-8)
EPA:   EPA-D (Not Classifiable as to Human Carcinogenicity - inadequate
human and animal evidence of carcinogenicity or no data available)
                                                                               
Epidemiology
No information available.
                                                                               
Neurotoxicity
Has not been identified.
                                                                               
Mutagenicity
   Human and animal mutation data are available for Copper Sulfate
Pentahydrate; these data were obtained during clinical
studies on specific human and animal tissues exposed to high doses of this
compound.
                                                                               
                                                                               
Teratogenicity
There are no reports of teratogenicity in human.. Animal studies indicate
that a deficiency or excess of copper in the body
can cause significant harm to developing embryos. The net absorption of
copper is limited and toxic levels are unlikely from
industrial exposure.
                                                                               
Other Toxicological Information
Individuals with Wilson's disease are unable to metabolize copper. Thus,
persons with pre-existing Wilson's disease may
more susceptible to the effects of overexposure to this product.

US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions
A: General Product Information
This product is a registered pesticide.
B: Component Waste Numbers
No EPA Waste Numbers are applicable for this product's components.
                                                                               
Disposal Instructions
   All wastes must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations or with regulations of Canada and its
   Provinces. This material can be converted to a less hazardous material by
weak reducing agents followed by neutralization
Pesticide Disposal
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess
pesticides, spray mixtures, or rinsate is a violation of
U.S. Federal and Canadian Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by
use, according to product label instruction,
contact your U.S. State, or Canadian Province Pesticide or Environmental
Control Agency, or the hazardous waste
representative at the nearest U.S. EPA Regional Office, or the offices of
Environment Canada for guidance.

                                                                               
NOTE: The data in this section (Section 14) is meant as a guide to the
overall classification of the product. However,
transportation classifications may be subject to change with changes in
package size. Consult shipper requirements under
I.M.O., I.C.A.0. (I.A.T.A.) and 49 CFR to assure regulatory compliance.
US DOT Information
   Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, solid, n.o.s. (cupric
sulfate)
   Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials)
   UN/NA #: UN 3077
   Packing Group: III
   Required Label(s): Class 9 (Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials)
   RQ Quantity: 10 lbs (4.54 kg)(Cupric Sulfate)
Additional Shipping Information
In addition to this product being listed as a hazardous substance under DOT
regulations if shipped at or above the
reportable quantity of 10 pounds (4.54 kg), Cupric Sulfate is a Marine
Pollutant (40 CFR 172.322) and requires the
marine pollutant mark for vessel transportation.
United Parcel Service Shipping Information
Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (copper
sulfate pentahydrate)
                                                                               
Alternate Shipping Name: Other regulated substances, solid, n.o.s. (copper
sulfate pentahydrate) *must not be waste material.
Hazard Class: 9
UN/NA #: UN 3077
Packing Group: III
Ground Shipment Maximum Quantity: No maximum limit.
Required Label (s) Ground Shipments: Class 9 (Miscellaneous Hazardous
Materials)
The Limited quantities of Division 9 materials exception (49 CFR 173.155
(b)) may be applicable to ground shipment
of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate if it is properly packaged. Hazard labels
are not required for ground shipments if the
exception is met.
                                                                               
Air Shipment Maximum Quantity: No maximum limit.
Required Label (s) Air Shipments: Class 9 (Miscellaneous Hazardous
Materials)
The Limited quantities of Division 9 materials exception (49 CFR 173.155
(b)) may be applicable to air shipments o
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate if it is properly packaged. Hazard labels are
still required for air shipments if this
exception is met.
                                                                               
International Transportation Regulations
                                                                               
Canadian Transport Canada Classification: Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate is
considered as dangerous goods; use the above
U.S. DOT information for the preparation of Canadian Shipments.
When shipped for use as a copper-based pesticide, the following
information is applicable:
   Shipping Name: Copper based pesticides, solid, toxic, n.o.s. (cupric
sulphate)
   Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic) (Primary Hazard)
      9.2 (Substance Hazardous to the Environment) (Subsidiary Hazard)
   UN/NA #: UN 2775
   Packing Group: III
   Required Label(s)- 6.1 (Keep Away from Food)
I.M.O. Classification: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid,
n.o.s., (copper sulphate, pentahydrate) 9, UN 3077, PG
III, EmS No. None, MFAG Table No. None, (IMDG Code page 9029), Stowage
Category A. This material is considered a
severe marine pollutant by the IMO and shipments of the material must
carry the marine pollutant mark label.
Refer to IMO regulations, 23 of the General Index for information on
shipments of Marine Pollutants under IMO regulations

US Federal Regulations
   A: General Product Information
   Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate (CAS # 7758-99-8) is listed as a Priority and
Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
   B: Component Analysis
   This material contains one or more of the following chemicals required to
be identified under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR
   355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65) and/or CERCLA (40 CFR
302.4).
   Copper Compounds (7440-50-8)
SARA 13: final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg) Note: No reporting of releases
of this substance is required if the diameter of
the pieces of the solid metal released is equal to or greater than 0.004
inches.
Cupric Sulfate (7758-98-7)
CERCLA: final RQ= 10 pounds (4.54 kg)
                                                                               
State Regulations
A: General Product Information
   California Proposition 65
   Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate is not on the California Proposition 65
chemical lists.
   B: Component Analysis - State
   The following components appear on one or more of the following state
hazardous substance lists:
   Component   CAS #         CA   FL   MA   MN   NJ   PA
   Copper   7440-56-8        Yes   No   Yes  No   Yes   Yes
Copper, fume, dust and mists No   Yes   No   Yes   No   Yes
Cupric Sulfate   7758-98-7   No   No   No   No   Yes   Yes
                                                                               
Other Regulations
      A: General Product Information
When used as a pesticide, the requirements of the U.S. Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), or
requirements under the Canadian Pest Control Act, are applicable.
                                                                               
B: Component Analysis - Inventory
Component    CAS                         TSCA   DSL   EINEC
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate   17758-99-8   No   No   Yes
C: Component Analysis - WHMIS IDL
The following components are identified under the Canadian Hazardous
Products Act Ingredient Disclosure List:
Component   CA                        Minimum Concentration
   Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate   7758-99-8    1 percent
                                                                               
ANSI Labeling (Z129.1):
WARNING! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION.
HARMFUL IF INHALED.
Keep from contact with clothing. Do not taste or swallow. Do not get on
skin or in eyes. Avoid breathing dusts or particulates.
Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Wear gloves, goggles, faceshields,
suitable body protection, and NIOSH/MSHA-approved respiratory protection,
as appropriate. FIRST-AID: In case of contact,
immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Get
medical attention. IN CASE OF FIRE: Use water fog,
dry chemical, CO, or "alcohol" foam. IN CASE OF SPILL: Absorb spill with
inert material. Place residue in suitable
container. Consult Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
                                                                               
Labeling Information for Pesticide Use of Product:
DANGER! HAZARD TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS.
                                                                               
DANGER: CORROSIVE: Causes eye damage and irritation to the skin and
mucous membrane. Harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not breathe
dust or spray mist. May cause skin sensitization
reactions to certain individuals.
                                                                               
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Applicators and other handlers must wear
long-sleeved shirt and long pants,
waterproof gloves, shoes, plus socks and protective eyewear. Discard
clothing and other absorbent materials that have been
drenched or heavily contaminated with this solutions of this product. Do
not reuse such contaminated items. Follow
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such
instructions for reusable items exist, wash using
detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately for other laundry.
                                                                               
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS: Persons using this product should wash hands
before eating, drinking, chewing
gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if
contaminated by the pesticide. Wash contaminated
clothing thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE immediately
after use with this product. Wash outside of gloves
and other equipment before removing. After removal of PPE, wash
thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
                                                                               
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is toxic to fish. Direct application
of Copper Sulfate to water may cause a
significant reduction in populations of aquatic invertebrates, plants and
fish. Do not treat more than one-half of lake or pond air
one time in order to avoid depletion of oxygen from decaying vegetation.
Allow I to 2 weeks between treatments for oxygen
levels to recover. Trout and other species of fish may be killed at
application rates recommended on this label, especially in so
or acid waters. However, fish toxicity generally decreases when the
hardness of the water increases. Do not contaminate water
by cleaning of equipment of disposal of wastes. Consult local State Fish
and Game Agency before applying this product to
public waters. Permits may be required before treating such waters.
                                                                               
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: PROHIBITIONS: Do not contaminate water, food or
feed by storage or disposal. Open
burning and dumping is prohibited. Do not re-use empty containers. Keep
pesticide in original container. Do not put
concentrate or dilutions of concentrate in food or drink containers.
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal
excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is a violation of Federal
law. It these wastes cannot be disposed of by use, according
label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control
Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the
nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Completely empty bag of product
into application equipment. Dispose of empty
in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by State and
local authorities, by burning. If burned, avoid smoke.
                                                                               
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product
inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply the
product in a way that will contaminate workers or other persons, either
directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be
in the area during application. For requirements specific to your State,
consult the agency responsible for your pesticide
regulations.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS: Use this product only in accordance with
its labeling and with the Worker
Protection Standard, CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements
for the protection of agricultural workers on farms,
forests, nurseries and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural
pesticides. The Standard contains requirements for the training
decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains
specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the
statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and
restricted-entry interval. These requirements only apply
to uses of this product that are covered under the Worker Protection
Standard. Do not apply this product in a way that will
contaminate workers or other persons, either directly or through drift.
Only protected handlers may be in the area during
application. Do not allow worker entry into treated areas during the
restricted interval (REI) of 24 hours. PPE required for
entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection
Standard and that involves contact with anything that has
been treated, such as plants, soil or water, is" Coveralls, waterproof
gloves, shoes, plus socks and protective eyewear.
                                                                               
GENERAL USE INSTRUCTIONS: Water hardness, temperature of the water, the
type and amount of vegetation to be
controlled and the amount of water flow, are to be considered in using
Copper Sulfate to control algae. Begin treatment soon
after plant growth has started. If treatment is delayed until a large
amount of algae is present, larger quantities of Copper Sulfate
will required. Algae is difficult to control with Copper Sulfate when water
temperatures are low or when water is hard. Larger
quantities of Copper Sulfate will required to kill and control algae in
water which is flowing than in a body of stagnant water. If
possible, curtail the flow of water before treatment and hold dormant until
approximately three days after treatment or until the
algae have begun to die. When preparing a Copper Sulfate solution in water,
the mixing container should be made of plastic or
glass, or a painted, enameled, or copper-lined metal container. It is
usually best to treat algae on a sunny day when the heavy
mats of filamentary algae are most likely to be floating on the surface,
allowing the solution to be sprayed directly on the algae.
If there is some doubt about the concentration to apply, it is generally
best to start with a lower concentration and to increase the
concentration until the algae is killed.
                                                                               
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESTRICTION: It is a violation of Federal Law to use any
pesticide in a manner that results in
the death of an endangered species or adverse modification to their
habitat. The use of this product may pose a hazard to certain
Federally Designated species known to occur in specific areas. Contact the
EPA for information on these areas. Obtain a copy
of the EPA Bulletin specific to your area. This bulletin identifies areas
within specific State counties where the use of this
pesticide is prohibited, unless specified otherwise. The EPA Bulletin is
available from either your County Agricultural
Extension Agent, the Endangered Species Specialist in your State Wildlife
Agency Headquarters, or the appropriate Regional
Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. THIS BULLETIN MUST BE
REVIEWED PRIOR TO PESTICIDE USE.