| Agent Name |
Copper II pyrophosphate |
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| CAS Number |
10102-90-6 |
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| Formula |
Cu.x-H4-O7-P2 |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Copper pyrophosphate; Diphosphoric acid, copper salt; Pyrophosphoric acid, copper salt; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Light blue solid; [HSDB] Insoluble in water; [Ullmann] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in printed circuit boards, electroplating, catalysts, animal feeds, and medications; [HSDB] |
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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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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: COPPER (II) PYROPHOSPHATE
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