| Agent Name |
Copper acetylide |
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| CAS Number |
12540-13-5 |
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| Formula |
C2-Cu |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Copper carbide; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Sources/Uses |
Listed by Columbia University Environmental Health & Safety as an "extremely hazardous material" requiring review prior to purchase or preparation. [http://ehs.columbia.edu/ExtremHazMaterials.html] |
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| Comments |
Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria. [Goldfrank, p. 1297-1302] See "Copper." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| MAK |
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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