Cupriethylenediamine

Synonyms

Bis(1,2-ethanediamine-N,N')copper(2+); Bis(ethylenediamine)copper ion; Bis(ethylenediamine)copper(2+); Bis(ethylenediamine)copper(2+) ion; Copper(2+), bis(1,2-ethanediamine-N,N')-, (SP-4-1)-; Copper(2+), bis(ethylenediamine)-, ion; Copper-ethylenediamine complex; Cupriethylene diamine; Ethane, 1,2-diamino-, copper complex; Komeen; Koplex aquatic herbicide; [ChemIDplus] UN1761

Category

Organic Compounds, Metal Salts

Description

Purple liquid with an ammoniacal odor; [HSDB] Bluish liquid with an amine-like odor; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as a cellulose and cotton solvent; Older pesticide: fungicide and molluscicide; [HSDB] Classified as a herbicide and agricultural chemical; [ChemIDplus] Used to dissolve cellulose products; [NJ-HSFS]

Comments

A strong irritant; May cause corneal injury; [HSDB] A skin, mucous membrane, and severe eye irritant; May cause asthma and corneal injury; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; A lachrymator; May cause severe corneal injury and permanent vision impairment; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization after prolonged contact; Targets liver and kidneys; [MSDSonline] See "Copper." See "Ethylenediamine."

Biomedical References

1 mg/m3, as Cu

1 mg/m3, as Cu

0.01 mg/m3, respirable fraction (Cu, inorganic cmpnds)

100 mg/m3, as Cu

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Cupriethylenediamine, solution."

Aplastic anemia

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Skin burns

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing)