Copper orthophosphate
Agent Name
Copper orthophosphate
CAS Number
10103-48-7
Formula
Cu.x-H3-O4-P
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Copper phosphate; Phosphoric acid, copper salt; Primary copper phosphate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphates, Metallic Salts
Description
Light blue solid; Insoluble in water; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fungicide, catalyst, and oxidation inhibitor for metals; Not currently registered with EPA for use as pesticide in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
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: