| Agent Name |
Copper II iodide |
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| CAS Number |
13767-71-0 |
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| Formula |
Cu-I2 |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Copper iodide (CuI2); [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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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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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor |
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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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