COPPER PERCHLORATE Property

Melting point:

about 230-240°

solubility 

soluble in ethyl ether, dioxane; insoluble in benzene, ctc

form 

green hygroscopic crystals

color 

green hygroscopic crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

soluble H2O, ether, dioxane, ethyl acetate; insoluble benzene, CCl4 [MER06]; g/100g solution H2O: 54.3 (0°C), 59.3 (30°C); solid phase, Cu(ClO4)2 ·6H2O [KRU93]

EPA Substance Registry System

Perchloric acid, copper(2+) salt (13770-18-8)

Safety

RIDADR 

1481

HazardClass 

5.1

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272May intensify fire; oxidizer

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P220Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

COPPER PERCHLORATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

very pale green; hygroscopic crystal(s); volatilized by heating; thermally stable up to 130°C [MER06]

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from distilled water. The anhydrous salt is hygroscopic.