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1.02788

SAFC

Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate

powder, EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., USP

Pharma Manufacturing

Synonym(s):

Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CuO4S · 5H2O
CAS Number:
7758-99-8
Molecular Weight:
249.69
MDL number:
MFCD00149681
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
231-847-6

Agency

Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

500

product line

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL

form

fine powder
powder

potency

960 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rat)

particle size

(see specification)

pH

3.5-4.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

mp

147 °C

density

2.284 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

pharmaceutical
solid formulation

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/Cu.H2O4S.5H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);5*1H2/q+2;;;;;;/p-2

InChI key

JZCCFEFSEZPSOG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Copper(II) sulfate shows adstringent properties. Typical uses include the application in topical formulations or as trace element in mineral supplements and cell culture media.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H318,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

PDSCL

Deleterious substance

PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

1027880750BWT:
1027881003:
1027880750:
1.02788.1000:
1.02788.9025A:
1027880000:
1027885000:
1027885000BWT:
1027889025BWT:
1027880001:
1027889999:
1027881000:
1.02788.1000DISC:
1027889025:
1027889027:

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