| Agent Name |
Copper II formate |
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| Alternative Name |
Cupric formate |
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| CAS Number |
544-19-4 |
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| Formula |
C-H2-O2.1/2Cu |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Copper formate; Copper formate (VAN); Cupric diformate; Formic acid copper(2+) salt; Formic acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1); Tubercuprose; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Powder-blue, turquoise, or royal blue solid; [Merck Index] Soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as antibacterial agent in cellulose materials; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
May cause irritation to the skin; May cause conjunctivitis to the eyes; Inhalation may lead to nasal congestion; [CAMEO] 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: CUPRIC FORMATE
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