Copper (II) hydroxide sulfate

Agent Name
Copper (II) hydroxide sulfate
CAS Number
1332-03-2
Formula
Cu4-H6-O10-S.H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
53WP; Basic Copper TS-53; Basic copper sulfate; CP Basic Copper TS-53 WP; CP Basic Sulfate; Chemform Brand Fixed Copper Fungicide; Citco Tri-basic Copper Sulfate-50XF; Copper Pride; Copper hydroxide sulfate (Cu4(OH)6(SO4)), monohydrate; Copper hydroxide sulfate, monohydrate; Copper sulfate, tribasic; Copper(2+) hydroxide sulfate, monohydrate; Griffin Super Cu; Kilcop 53; Kobasic; Lilly/Miller Microcop Fungicide; Nutri-Sperse Copper 50; Phyto-bordeaux; Sa-50 Brand Neutral Copper Fungicide; TOP Cop tri basic; TBC5 53; Tennessee Brand Tri-Basic Copper Sulfate; TNCS 53; Tri-basic Copper Fungicide; Tribasic copper sulfate; Tribasic copper sulfate monohydrate; [ChemIDplus] UN2775
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Green or aqua colored solid; Insoluble in water; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as an agricultural fungicide/bacteriocide, a plant micronutrient, and an anti-parasitic drug in sheep; [HSDB]
Comments
Corrosive to eyes; [HSDB] See "Copper sulfate." 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
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Copper based pesticide, solid, toxic."

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

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: