Copper(II) formate
Agent Name
Copper(II) formate
Alternative Name
Cupric formate
CAS Number
544-19-4
Formula
C-H2-O2.1/2Cu
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cupric formate; Copper formate; Copper formate (VAN); Cupric diformate; Formic acid copper(2+) salt; Formic acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1); Tubercuprose; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Powder-blue, turquoise, or royal blue solid; [Merck Index] Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as antibacterial agent in cellulose materials; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation to the skin; May cause conjunctivitis to the eyes; Inhalation may lead to nasal congestion; [CAMEO] 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
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: