Cuprous sulfide

Agent Name
Cuprous sulfide
CAS Number
22205-45-4
Formula
Cu2-S
Major Category
Metals
Cuprous sulfide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Copper sulfide (Cu2S); Cuprasulfide; Dicopper monosulfide; Dicopper sulfide; Copper(I) sulfide; Dicopper sulphide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Blue to greyish-black solid; [Merck Index] Powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Chalcocite: Grey odorless chunks; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Occurs naturally in the mineral chalcocite--also known as copper glance; Used in luminous paints, electrodes for thermoelements, solid lubricants, and as a catalyst; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, as Cu
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Cu
MAK
0.01 mg/m3, respirable fraction (Cu, inorganic cmpnds)
IDLH (NIOSH)
100 mg/m3, as Cu

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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