Ammonium cupric chloride
Agent Name
Ammonium cupric chloride
CAS Number
15610-76-1
Formula
Cl4-Cu.2H4-N
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cuprate(2-), tetrachloro-, ammonium (1:2); Cuprate(2-), tetrachloro-, diammonium; Diammonium tetrachlorocuprate; [ChemIDplus] Tetrachlorocuprate(2-) ammonium (1:2); Ammonium chlorocuprate; Cupric ammonium chloride; Diammonium tetrachlorocuprate (2-); [Merck Index]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] Blue-green odorless solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used formerly to determine carbon in iron and steel; [Merck Index]
Comments
A strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Copper(II) chloride dihydrate."
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
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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