Copper(II) chloride

Agent Name
Copper(II) chloride
Alternative Name
Cupric chloride
CAS Number
7447-39-4
Formula
Cl2-Cu
Major Category
Metals
Copper(II) chloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Cupric chloride anhydrous; Copper bichloride; Copper chloride (CuCl2); Copper chloride (VAN); Copper dichloride; Copper(2+) chloride; Copper(2+)chloride; Cupric chloride in plastic container; Cupric dichloride; [ChemIDplus] UN2802
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow to brown deliquescent solid; Forms dihydrate in moist air; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] Yellow-brown powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst, deodorizing and desulfurizing agent (petroleum industry), mordant (textiles industry), oxidizing agent (aniline dyestuffs); Also used in inks, metallurgy (refining copper, silver, and gold), tinting baths (iron and tin), electrotyping baths (plating copper or aluminum), photography (fixer), pyrotechnics, pigments for glass and ceramics, feed additives, wood preservatives, disinfectants, fungicides, and water purification; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] A skin and eye irritant; Solid can cause severe injury to surface of eyes; [CAMEO] Contact with solid causes eye injury and skin irritation; [CHRIS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; [MSDSonline] See "Copper."
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

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Activities

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