Agent Name |
Copper nitride |
CAS Number |
1308-80-1 |
Formula |
Cu3-N |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Copper nitride (Cu3N); Tricopper nitride; [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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