Copper(II) sulfate anhydrous
- CAS Number
- 7758-98-7
- HSN Code
- 28332500
- Molecular Formula
- CuSO4
- Catalogue Number
- AL1525
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 159.61 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Copper(II) sulfate anhydrous is the water-free form of the salt, notable for its use as a chemical desiccant/moisture indicator (turns blue upon hydration).
Also known as Cupric sulfate, Blue vitriol (hydrated form).
- Catalogue No.
- AL1525
- CAS Number
- 7758-98-7
- Molecular Formula
- CuSO4
- Molecular Weight
- 159.61 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28332500
- Grade
- 98%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 590 °C decomp; Boiling point: 650 °C (decomp to cupric oxide); Density: 3.6.
- Appearance
- Grayish-white to greenish-white rhombic crystals or amorphous powder
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Well closed. Dry. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Copper(II) sulfate anhydrous
- Catalogue No.
- AL1525
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7758-98-7
- EC Number
- 231-847-6
- Grade
- 98%
- EC Index Number
- 029-004-00-0
- Chemical Formula
- CuSO4
- HSN Code
- 28332500
- Synonyms
- Cupric sulfate, Blue vitriol (hydrated form)
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Chemical desiccant, moisture indicator, and precursor for hydrated copper sulfate.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 24462 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Irritant, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed; H315: Causes skin irritation; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Hygroscopic; may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Copper(II) sulfate anhydrous
- CAS No.
- 7758-98-7
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Induce vomiting and administer gastric lavage; give a saline cathartic, fluid therapy, and transfusions if required; calcium disodium EDTA has been found moderately effective.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; nausea if ingested.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Non-flammable, but may emit toxic fumes in a fire.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Contain spill and collect using appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance, protective clothing, protective gloves and safety goggles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes; use gloves and protective eyewear.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Well closed. Dry. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White to pale gray
- Odour
- Pleasant odor
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 590 °C decomp
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 650 °C (decomp to cupric oxide)
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- > 650 °C
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- Negligible
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 3.6
- Solubility
- Soluble in water (approximately 24 g/100 mL at 20 °C)
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions; hygroscopic.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- The solution in water is a weak acid. Decomposes at 650 °C. This produces toxic fumes of sulfur oxides (see ICSC 0074). Reacts violently with hydroxylamine.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong acids, strong bases, and reducing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of sulfur oxides.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 300 mgkg body weight LD50 Rabbit Oral 125 mgkg body weight LD100 Mouse Oral 50 mgkg body weight from table/
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 3077
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 3077
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 3077
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 3077
- UN-No. (RID)
- 3077
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Copper(II) sulfate, anhydrous
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Copper(II) sulfate, anhydrous
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Copper(II) sulfate, anhydrous
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Copper(II) sulfate, anhydrous
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Copper(II) sulfate, anhydrous
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 9
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a chemical desiccant/moisture indicator and as a starting material for hydrated copper sulfate preparation.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0555C
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 159.61 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 98% | 98.5% |
| Moisture content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Soluble |
The above product is expected to comply with 98% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ≥ 98% | m.p. 590 °C decomp; b.p. 650 °C (decomp to cupric oxide) | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Soluble in water |
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