Cupric stearate
Agent Name
Cupric stearate
CAS Number
660-60-6
Formula
C18-H36-O2.1/2Cu
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Kupfer(II) stearat; Copper distearate, pure; Octadecanoic acid, copper(2+) salt; [ChemIDplus] Copper bis(octadecanoate); Copper distearate; [Merck Index]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Light blue to blue-green solid; [Merck Index] Blue-green powder; [Pfaltz and Bauer MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in anti-fouling paints, textile and wood preservatives, and as a catalyst; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Pfaltz and Bauer MSDS] See "Copper(I) stearate."
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
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: