Copper(II) nitrate hemipentahydrate
Agent Name
Copper(II) nitrate hemipentahydrate
CAS Number
19004-19-4
Formula
Cu.5/2H2-O.2H-N-O3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cupric nitrate hemipentahydrate; [ChemFinder] Copper II nitrate hemipentahydrate; Copper nitrate hemipentahydrate; Copper nitrate pentahydrate; [ChemIDplus] Copper(II) nitrate hemi(pentahydrate); [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN3085
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Blue odorless crystals; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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] oxidizer that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Copper." See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
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
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s."
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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