Copper citrate
Agent Name
Copper citrate
CAS Number
10402-15-0
Formula
C6-H8-O7.x-Cu
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Citric acid, copper salt; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, copper salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Green to blue crystals or powder; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria. [Goldfrank, p. 1259] 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
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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