Copper(I) bromide
Agent Name
Copper(I) bromide
Alternative Name
Cuprous bromide
CAS Number
7787-70-4
Formula
Br-Cu
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Copper bromide (CuBr); Copper monobromide; Copper(1+) bromide; Cuprous bromide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; Becomes green to dark-blue on sunlight exposure; Slightly soluble in cold water; Decomposed by hot water; [Merck Index] Powder; Isoluble in water; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a polymerization catalyst; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and upper respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] 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] A skin and strong eye irritant; Targets the lungs and liver; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Bromine." 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
mp = 492 deg C; [MSDSonline]
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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