Formula: | CuSO₄·5H₂O |
CAS Number: | 7758-99-8 (pentahydrate), 7758-98-7 (anhydrous) |
EC Number (EINECS): | 231-847-6 |
HS Code: | 28332500 |
UN Number: | 3077 (Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.) |
IUPAC Name: | Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate |
Also Known As: | Blue Vitriol; Bluestone; Roman Vitriol |
Molecular Weight, g/mol: | 249.68 (pentahydrate), 159.61 (anhydrous) |
Appearance: | Bright blue crystalline solid |
Odor: | Odorless |
Melting Point, °C: | 110 (loses water of crystallization) |
Boiling Point, °C: | Decomposes before boiling |
Purity, %: | ≥98 (pentahydrate) |
Grades Available: | Industrial, Agricultural, Laboratory, Electroplating |
Packaging: | 25kg bags, 50kg drums, jumbo bags |
Primary Applications
Widely used as a fungicide, herbicide, and pesticide in agriculture
Raw material for preparation of other copper compounds
Electroplating and metal finishing industry
Secondary Applications
Used as mordant in textile dyeing and printing
Ingredient in leather tanning and wood preservation
Laboratory reagent and analytical chemistry
Algaecide in water treatment
End Industries Served: Agriculture, Chemicals, Textiles, Leather, Mining, Metallurgy, Water Treatment, Laboratories
Hazard Class (GHS): Acute Toxicity (Category 4), Eye Irritant (Category 2), Aquatic Toxicity (Category 1)
Hazard Statements (H-Codes):
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P273: Avoid release to the environment
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED – Call a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell
Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Keep away from strong reducing agents and organic materials
Prevent contact with food and animal feed
Transport Information
ADR/RID: Class 9, UN3077, PG III
IMDG: Class 9, UN3077, Marine Pollutant
IATA: Class 9, UN3077, PG III
REACH Status (EU): Registered
EPA Status (USA): Registered pesticide (restricted use in some applications)
ISO Certification: Available on request (ISO 9001 for industrial grade)
Food/Pharma Approval: Not approved for food or pharmaceutical use