Copper(II) azide
Agent Name
Copper(II) azide
CAS Number
14215-30-6
Formula
Cu-N6
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Copper azide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Explosives
Sources/Uses
Used as an explosive; [Sax]
Comments
Emits nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition; May explode after heat or friction; [Sax] Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria. [Goldfrank, p. 1259-60] See "AZIDES."
Biomedical References
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
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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