Cupric perchlorate
Agent Name
Cupric perchlorate
CAS Number
13770-18-8
Formula
Cl-H-O4.1/2Cu
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Copper(II) perchlorate; Copper diperchlorate; Perchloric acid, copper(2+) salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Perchlorates
Description
Pale green hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst and in copper electrodeposition; [Merck Index]
Comments
Hexahydrate: An oxidizing agent that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Copper." See "PERCHLORATES."
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
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: