COPPER-ETHYLENEDIAMINECOMPLEX

Description

Cupriethylenediamine is a purple liquid (maycontain red or blue sediment), with an ammoniacal odor.Also described as a fishy odor. Molecular weight=506.91;Boiling point=100℃. Reacts with water.

Chemical Properties

Cupriethylenediamine is a purple liquid (may contain red or Blue sediment), with an ammoniacal odor. Also described as a fishy odor.

General Description

A purple liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Corrosive to metals. Strong irritant to tissues. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

COPPER-ETHYLENEDIAMINECOMPLEX is basic. Dissolves cotton, wood, and other cellulosic materials. Corrosive to copper, aluminum, zinc, and tin [USCG, 1999].

Health Hazard

Inhalation of vapor irritates mucous membrane and may cause asthma. Liquid causes severe irritation of eyes and possible corneal injury. Contact with skin causes irritation. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach.

Fire Hazard

Behavior in Fire: Irritating vapors of ethylenediamine may be produced when heated.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. An irritating and corrosive material to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also COPPER COMPOUNDS.

Potential Exposure

Cupriethylenediamine is used to dissolve cellulose products to give a cuprammonium-type solution.

First aid

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts theskin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediatelywith soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. Ifthis chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR ifheart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medicalfacility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. If victim is conscious, administer water ormilk. Do not induce vomiting. Medical observation isrecommended for 2448 h after breathing overexposure, aspulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic mayconsider administering a corticosteroid spray.

storage

Color Code—White: Corrosive or Contact Hazard;Store separately in a corrosion-resistant location. Prior toworking with this chemical you should be trained on itsproper handling and storage. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatiblematerials listed above. Metal containers involving the transfer of this chemical should be grounded and bonded. Drumsmust be equipped with self-closing valves, pressure vacuumbungs, and flame arresters. Use only nonsparking tools andequipment, especially when opening and closing containers of this chemical. Sources of ignition, such as smoking andopen flames, are prohibited where this chemical is used,handled, or stored in a manner that could create a potentialfire or explosion hazard

Shipping

UN1761 Cupriethylene diamine solution, Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive material, 6.1-Poisonous materials.

Incompatibilities

Violent reaction with water. A powerful reducing agent. Violent reaction with oxidizers, organic materials; and many other substances. Forms unstable peroxides under normal conditions of temperature and storage. Dissolves wood, cotton and other cellulosic material

Raw materials

Preparation Products