Copper(II) pyrophosphate

Synonyms

Copper pyrophosphate; Diphosphoric acid, copper salt; Pyrophosphoric acid, copper salt; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Phosphates, Metallic Salts

Description

Light blue solid; [HSDB] Insoluble in water; [Ullmann]

Sources/Uses

Used in printed circuit boards, electroplating, catalysts, animal feeds, and medications; [HSDB]

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

1 mg/m3, as Cu

1 mg/m3, as Cu

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

100 mg/m3, as Cu

Hemolytic anemia

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

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

Yes

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Electroplating
• Farming (Feed Additives)