| Agent Name | Cupric sulfide |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1317-40-4 |
| Formula | Cu-S |
| Major Category | Metals |
| Synonyms | C.I. 77450; C.I. Pigment Blue 34; CI 77450; CI Pigment Blue 34; Copper Blue; Copper monosulfide; Copper sulfide (CuS); Copper(2+) sulfide; Copper(II) sulfide; Horace Vernet's Blue; Monocopper monosulfide; Natural covellite; Oil Blue; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
| Description | Black solid; [Merck Index] |
| Sources/Uses | Occurs in nature as the mineral covellite; [Merck Index] Used in antifouling paints, mixed catalysts, and to develop aniline black dyes in textile printing; Also used as a varnish pigment, oxidizing agent, component of solid state electrodes, and thin-film solar cell with cadmium sulfide; [HSDB] |
| Comments | May decompose on exposure to moisture; May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Copper." |
| 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 | |
| Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
| Methemoglobinemia | Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Cupric sulfide
CAS Number
1317-40-4
Formula
Cu-S
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
C.I. 77450; C.I. Pigment Blue 34; CI 77450; CI Pigment Blue 34; Copper Blue; Copper monosulfide; Copper sulfide (CuS); Copper(2+) sulfide; Copper(II) sulfide; Horace Vernet's Blue; Monocopper monosulfide; Natural covellite; Oil Blue; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Black solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Occurs in nature as the mineral covellite; [Merck Index] Used in antifouling paints, mixed catalysts, and to develop aniline black dyes in textile printing; Also used as a varnish pigment, oxidizing agent, component of solid state electrodes, and thin-film solar cell with cadmium sulfide; [HSDB]
Comments
May decompose on exposure to moisture; May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Copper."
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
Hepatotoxin
Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Methemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: