Agent Name |
Copper II ethoxide |
CAS Number |
2850-65-9 |
Formula |
C2-H6-O.1/2Cu |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
UN3180; [MSDSonline] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Blue powder; [MSDSonline] |
Comments |
Corrosive and highly flammable; [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." |
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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