Material Safety Data Sheet

According to regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

44450 - Verdigris

Revised edition: 18.06.2012 Printed: 18.09.2012

1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and of the Company/Undertaking

Product Identifier
Product Name: Verdigris
Article No.: 44450
Use of the Substance/Preparation: Artists´ and Restoration Material
Relevant identified Uses of the Substance or Mixture and Uses advised against
Identified uses: Chemical for syntheses
Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet
Company: Kremer Pigmente GmbH & Co. KG
Address: Hauptstrasse 41-47, D 88317 Aichstetten
Tel/Fax: Tel +49 7565 914480, Fax +49 7565 1606
Internet: www.kremer-pigmente.de, kremer-pigmente@t-online.de

2. Hazard Identification

Classification according to EC Regulation No.1272/2008

GHS Classification Acute toxicity (oral), hazard category 4
Hazard designation: GHS07

Signal word: Warning

Hazard designation: H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Safety designation: P301+P312 If swallowed: Call a poison center or physician if you
feel unwell.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P501 Dispose of contents/container according to regional, national
and international regulations.
Classification according to EC Regulation No. 67/548 or No.1999/45
Hazard designation: Xn Harmful

Risk Phrases: R22 Harmful if swallowed.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients: Copper(II)-acetate-1-hydrate
CAS-Nr: 6046-93-1 EINECS-Nr: 205-553-3 EC-Nr:

4. First Aid Measures

Description of the First Aid Measures

After inhalation: Supply fresh air.
If breathing is difficult call a physician.
After skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of soap and water and rinse
thoroughly.

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44450 - Verdigris

Revised edition: 18.06.2012 Printed: 18.09.2012

After skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately.

After eye contact: Rinse open eye for several minutes under running water. Should
irritation continue, seek medical advice.
After ingestion: Immediately get medical help.
General information: Intoxication symptoms may occur after several hours, therefore a 48
hour medical observation is necessary.
Most Important Symptoms and Effects, both Acute and Delayed
Possible symptoms: No further information available.
Indication of any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment needed
Information for physician: No further information available.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media
Suitable extinguishing media: CO2, extinguishing powder, water jet.
Fight larger fire with water jet or alcohol resistant foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.
Special Hazards arising from the Substance or Mixture
Special hazards: No special hazards.
Do not inhale fumes.
Advice for Firefighters
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures

Personal precautions:
Environmental precautions:
Methods and material for
containment and cleaning up:
Reference to other sections:
No special measures required.
Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface waters.
Dispopse of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Protective clothing, see para. 8.
Information on safety measures, see para.7.
Dispose of contaminated material according to para 13.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for Safe Handling

Instructions on safe handling:
Information on fire and explosion
protection:
Conditions for Safe Storage, including any Incompatibilities
Storage conditions:
Requirements for storage areas
and containers:
Storage compatibility:
Specific End Use(s)
Avoid formation and deposition of dust. Provide adequate
ventilation.
Take measures to prevent static electricity discharge.
Store in tightly sealed containers in a dry and cool room.
No special measures necessary.
Do not store together with: acids.
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Further information: No information available.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Technical protective measures: No further measures, see Section 7.

Parameters to be controlled (DE):
Personal Protective Equipment
General protective measures:
Respiratory protection:
Hand protection:
Protective glove material:
Eye protection:
none
Keep away from foodstuffs and drinks. Do not eat, drink or smoke
during work. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Not required.
Protective gloves
Please note the manufacturers´ detailed statements, especially about
the minimum thickness and the minimum breakthrough time.
Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on usage, e.g.
frequency and duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove
material and dexterity. Always seek advice from glove suppliers.
Tightly fitting safety goggles.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: crystalline
Odor: characteristic
Odor threshold: No information available.
Melting temperature: 115°C
Boiling temperature: not determined
Flash point: not applicable
Ignition temperature: not flammable
Explosion risk: Risk of explosion when mixed with combustible substances.
Lower explosion limit: no information available
Upper explosion limit: no information available
Vapor pressure: not applicable
Density: 1.88 g/cm3
Solubility in water: 65 g/l
pH-Value: 5 (20 g/l; 20°C)
Viscosity dynamic: not applicable
Viscosity kinematic: not applicable

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable at room temperature.

Chemical stability: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Hazardous reactions: None if handled and stored according to specifications.
Conditions to avoid: Do not overheat.
Incompatible materials: No information available.
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide and dioxide.
products:
Acetic acid.

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According to regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
44450 - Verdigris

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11. Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity
LD50, oral: 710 mg/kg (rat)
Primary effects
Irritant effect on skin: Causes skin and mucous membrane irritation.
Irritant effect on eyes: Irritating
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

12. Ecological Information

Persistency and Degradability: No information available.

Bioaccumulation: No information available.
Mobility: No information available.
Ecological effects
Aquatic toxicity: No information available.
Further ecological effects: Do not let product enter waterways or sewage system.
Hazardous for potable water.
Results of PBT and vPvB Not applicable.
assessment:
Further information
Water hazard class: 2

13. Disposal Considerations

Waste Treatment Methods

Product: Must not be disposed together with household garbage.
Do not let product enter water systems.
Uncleaned packaging: Dispose of according to official local regulations.

14. Transport Information

Further information:
Further Information: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations.

15. Regulatory Information

Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/Legislation specific for the Substance or Mixture
:
Water hazard class: 2, hazardous for water
Chemical Safety Assessment
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out for this
product.

16. Other Information

This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good hygiene practices and in
conformity with any legal regulations.
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According to regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
44450 - Verdigris

Revised edition: 18.06.2012 Printed: 18.09.2012

This information contained herein is based on the present state of knowledge and is intended to describe
our product from the point of view of safety requirements. It should be therefore not be construed as
guaranteeing specific properties.

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