Copper(II) phosphate
Agent Name
Copper(II) phosphate
Alternative Name
Cupric phosphate
CAS Number
7798-23-4
Formula
Cu.2/3H3-P-O4
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Copper phosphate (3:2); Copper phosphate (Cu3(PO4)2); Cupric phosphate (Cu3(PO4)2); Phosphoric acid, copper(2+) salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphates, Metallic Salts
Description
Light blue or bluish-green solid; Insoluble in cold water, slightly soluble in hot water; [HSDB] Blue or green crystalline powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as fungicide, organic catalyst, fertilizer, emulsifier, corrosion inhibitor for phosphoric acid, metal protectant, and animal feed additive; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [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
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: