Agent Name |
Copper oxychloride sulfate |
CAS Number |
8012-69-9 |
Formula |
Cl-Cu2-H3-O3.Cu4-H6-O10-S |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
COCS; CS-56; Copper chloride hydroxide (Cu2Cl(OH)3), mixt. with copper hydroxide sulfate (Cu4(OH)6(SO)4)); Coxysul; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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." |
Exposure Assessment |
MAK |
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction |
Adverse Effects |
Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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