| Agent Name |
Copper I bromide |
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| CAS Number |
7787-70-4 |
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| Formula |
Br-Cu |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Copper bromide (CuBr); Copper monobromide; Copper(1+) bromide; Cuprous bromide; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
White solid; Turns green to dark-blue on exposure to light; [Merck Index] Slightly soluble in water; [Ullmann] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a polymerization catalyst; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, and upper respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] 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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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 492 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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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(I) BROMIDE
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