carbonic acid, copper salt

Description

carbonic acid, copper salt · CAS 7492-68-4 · CCuO3. UNII 9AOA5F11GJ.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical description & handling notes

• Other Solid
• Blue-green powder; Insoluble in water; [Redox Pty MSDS]
• Green powder; den: 3.7 - 4.0; decomposes at 200 °C. Soluble in acids; insoluble in water /Basic/
• USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code 022901; Trade Names: Malachite; Bremen green; Bremen blue.
• Grade: Technical, CP /Basic/

Regulatory Status

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented 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]
• Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry]
• IN ANIMAL & POULTRY FEEDS AS READILY ABSORBABLE SOURCE OF COPPER
• Pigments, pyrotechnics, insecticides, copper salts, coloring brass black, astringent in pomade preparations, antidote for phosphorus poisoning, smut preventive, fungicide for seed treatment, feed additive (in small amounts) /Basic/
• Copper(II) carbonate is used as a pigment, in some types of make-up, as an algaecide, and for bronze plating. (L298)
• Animal Drugs -> FDA Approved Animal Drug Products (Green Book) -> Active Ingredients

Synonyms

Copper carbonate; 1184-64-1; Copper(II) carbonate; Copper monocarbonate; Copper carbonate (1:1); Cupric carbonate (1:1); Copper carbonate (CuCO3); Carbonic acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1); 9AOA5F11GJ; DTXSID6034471; RefChem:127899; copper(2+) ion carbonate; DTXCID4014471; DTXSID6058473; 214-671-4; CUPRIC CARBONATE

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of carbonic acid, copper salt?

CAS 7492-68-4; molecular formula CCuO3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is carbonic acid, copper salt known by?

Copper carbonate, 1184-64-1, Copper(II) carbonate, Copper monocarbonate, Copper carbonate (1:1), Cupric carbonate (1:1).

What is the regulatory status of carbonic acid, copper salt?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is carbonic acid, copper salt classified as hazardous?

1.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (2 of 151).

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