Copper(II) carbonate

Synonyms

Copper carbonate (1:1); Copper monocarbonate; Cupric carbonate; Carbonic acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Blue-green powder; Insoluble in water; [Redox Pty MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used in pigments, pyrotechnics, insecticides, to make other copper salts, for coloring brass black, as an astringent in pomade preparations, as an antidote for phosphorus poisoning, smut preventive, fungicide for seed treatment, in animal and poultry feeds as readily absorbable source of copper, and as a veterinary medication (anthelmintic aid in sheep); [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] An irritant that may cause transient eye injury; Harmful by ingestion; [Redox Pty MSDS] See "Copper."

Biomedical References

1 mg/m3, as Cu

1 mg/m3, as Cu

0.1 mg/m3, inhalable 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:

• Farming (Feed Additives)