INTRODUCTION

Common Name: Copper sulphate pentahydrate

Use:.Copper sulfate is used to correct and prevent copper deficiency in a wide rage of agriculfural and horticultural crops. Copper sulfate can be applied to soils or as a foliar application for broadacre farming and horticultural production where copper deficiency may occur.

Company Name: Penzeal Industry Co., Ltd.

Situation      : Asia

Nationality    : China

Address       : Rm.709 East Block Huatai Zonghe Building, No.76 Xinwen Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, P. R. China

Remarks      : Penzeal Industry Co., Ltd. is a specialized formulation factory in the field of agrochemical products. We possess very strong networks of relationships, complete techniques and staffing. We own a very professional team, whose members have been engaged in agrochemical products for more than 10 years. We have established long-term and good co-operation with most outstanding technical factories in China, so we are fully confident to offer products with good quality but low price to our esteemed customers. In terms of shipment, we have very perfect Export service system, and have established good relationship with many shipping and air companies, so that we can choose the best shipping or air lines for your goods to different countries and areas, of course accordingly we offer a series of service including fast custom declaration and insurance.

APPLICANT

Name         : Penzeal Industry Co., Ltd.

Address       : Rm.709 East Block Huatai Zonghe Building, No.76 Xinwen Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, P. R. China

Nationality     : China

Tel.           : 86-755-83881096

Authority cert.  : We are registered in the Ministry of Agriculture as an Established Company.

Indentity cert.  : We are registered in the Ministry of Agriculture as an Established Company.

Remarks       : Penzeal Industry Co., Ltd. is a specialized trade company in the field of import & export of agrochemical products. The company possesses very strong networks of relationships, complete techniques and staffing. In respect of products sources, we own a very professional team, whose members have been engaged in purchasing and operation of agrochemical products for more than 10 years. For more, we have established long-term and good co-operation relationship with most outstanding suppliers in China, so we are fully confident to offer products with good quality but low price to our esteemed customers. In terms of shipment, we have very perfect Import & Export service system, and have established good co-operation relationship with many shipping and air companies, so that we can chose the best shipping or air lines for your goods to different countries and areas, of course accordingly we offer a series of service including fast custom declaration and insurance.

Chemistry of The Product

SYNONYMS

Common Name: Copper sulphate pentahydrate

Code Number: N/A

Trade Name: Alpha Copper Sulphate Penta

Initial Regist.: N/A

Chemical Class: Copper sulphate

Local Synonyms: N/A

Chemical Name:   

Source: Copper sulphate pentahydrate

Structural Formula:

Physical and Chemical Properties:

Molecular Weight: 249.68

Physical Form: Powder

Technical Purity: 98%

Vapour Pressure: N/A

Colour & Odour: Blue-green, odourless

Density: 2.284

Solubility: In water 20.7 g/100 ml (20^oC).

Octanol Number : N/A

Type of Formulations And Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS OF FORMULATIONS

Appearance            : White to slight blue powder crystal

Alkalinity or Acidity     : N/A

Suspensibility           : N/A

Emulsification Properties : N/A

Density                : 2.284

Viscosity               : N/A

Persistent foam                   : N/A

Flash Point             : N/A

Freeze Point            : N/A

Wettability             : N/A.

Particle Size            : N/A

Compatability          : N/A

Heat Stability          :.Heat up to 45^oC lose two crystal water, 110^oC lose four crystal water, 200^oC lose all crystal water

Storage Stability        : Stable in common storage condition.

Mixing Properties       : N/A

Methods of Analysis     : Titration

Levels of Impurities     : N/A

Biological Spectrum

Pesticidal efficacy (list of pests):

Fruit tree, maize, rice, oat, alfalfa, wheat, potatoes.

Mode of action:

Participate in oxidation-reduction reaction and respiration. Play an important role in forming chlorophyll.Induce flowering.

Use and Recommendations:

Phytotoxicity:

May cause phytotoxicity at overdosage.

PHI:

Fruit tree, maize, rice, oat, alfalfa, wheat, potatoes 7 days.

Toxicological Studies

Acute Mammalian Toxicity:

Chronic Toxicity

No chronic toxicity. 

Carcinogenicity (WHO-IARC)

No carcinogenicity.

Delayed neurotoxicity (WHO)

No delayed neurotoxicity.

Hormonal disruption (WHO)

No hormonal disruption

Teratogenicity & Reproduction (WHO)

No teratogenicity or reproductition.

Mutagenicity (WHO)

No mutagenicity

ECOTOXICOLOGY

1. Aquatic Organisms

Fish Non-toxic to fish in regular use. 

Daphnia: EC50 (14 d) 2.3 mg/l; NOEC 0.10 mg/l

2- Earthworms

No toxicity to earthworms

3-Honey bees

Non-toxic to honeybees in regular use.

4- Birds

Less toxic to birds than to other animals. Lowest lethal dose for pigeons 1000 mg/kg, for ducks 600 mg/kg

5- Parasites and Predators

No toxicity to parasites and predators.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

Fate in Soil:

Rapidly degradation in soil.

Effect on microbial Process:

No effect on microbial process.

Method of Res.Analysis: Titration

Fate in Plant:

Plants resist copper accumulation and translocation to stems, leaves or seeds. Most plants growing on soils containing up to 1000 ppm copper showed only slight elevation in copper content compared to plants grown in normal soils.

Fate in Water:

Rapidly degradation in water.

Photo degradation Rate:

No data available.

Rate of hydrolysis at PH levels :

No data available

Methods of analysis: Titration

Fate in Animal:

Rapidly eliminated by urine and feces.

SAFETY HANDLING STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Storage:

Requirements for storage areas and containers

  Keep out of the reach of children.

Advice on common storage

  Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Suitable materials

  Rigid material with protection against moisture.

Shelf Life:

2 years.

Handling Precautions:

Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash clothing after use. Do not store or consume food, drink, or tobacco in areas where they may become contaminated with this material.

Containers (Lining):

25 kg woven polypropylene bag. Or other packing according to requirement.

Signs and symptoms of Over Exposure:

Dizziness, headache, nausea, abdomen convulsion, vomit, hidrosis, myosis, weep, spit hypersecretion, can cause lethal danger if contact or inhale to much directly.

Note to Physician:

No special advice. Treat symptomatically.

FIRST AID:

IF Swallowed:

If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, administer a glass of water, ensure that the victim's airway is open and if symptoms developed, call a physician immediately..

If in eyes: 

Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

IF Inhaled

If person is not breathing, call an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. Take affected person to fresh air.

ANTIDOTE:

No special antidote.

Administer glasses of water if swallow.

REMARKS:

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