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Copper(II) chloride dihydrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Copper(II) chloride is used as a catalyst for organic and inorganic reactions, mordant for dyeing and printing materials, pigment for glass, ceramics, as wood preservative, as disinfectant, and as a catalyst in the output of chlorine from hydrogen chloride. It is likewise employed in the oil industry as a purifying agent, in the manufacture of laundry marking inks, in metallurgy to recover mercury from ores, in refining copper, silver and gold, in tinting baths of iron and tin, in photography, in pyrotechnics, and to get rid of lead compounds from gasoline and oils.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Copper(II) chloride is used as a catalyst for organic and inorganic reactions, mordant for dyeing and printing materials, pigment for glass, ceramics, as wood preservative, as disinfectant, and as a catalyst in the output of chlorine from hydrogen chloride. It is likewise employed in the oil industry as a purifying agent, in the manufacture of laundry marking inks, in metallurgy to recover mercury from ores, in refining copper, silver and gold, in tinting baths of iron and tin, in photography, in pyrotechnics, and to get rid of lead compounds from gasoline and oils.
Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol and ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with materials such as oxidizing agents, metals and acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 100°C (decomposition) |
| pH | 3.0 to 3.8 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN2802 |
| Merck Index | 14,2633 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,methanol and ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 170.48 (134.45 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- Copper(II) chloride dihydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Copper(2+) chloridedihydrate, Copper chloride
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