| Agent Name |
Copper II carbonate |
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| CAS Number |
1184-64-1 |
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| Formula |
C-O3.Cu |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Copper carbonate (1:1); Copper carbonate (CuCO3); Copper monocarbonate; Cupric carbonate; Cupric carbonate (1:1); Carbonic acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Green solid; [HSDB] Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in pigments, pyrotechnics, and insecticides; to make other copper salts; for coloring brass black; as an astringent in pomade preparations; as an antidote for phosphorus poisoning; as a smut preventive; as a fungicide for seed treatment; in animal and poultry feeds as readily absorbable source of copper; as a veterinary medication (anthelmintic aid in sheep); [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Harmful if ingested; [MSDSonline] 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 = 200 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(II) CARBONATE
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