Copper(II) arsenite

Cupric arsenite

10290-12-7

As-H-O3.Cu

Metals

Acid copper arsenite; Air-flo Green; Arsenious acid, copper(II) salt (1:1); Arsenious acid (H3AsO3), copper(2+) salt (1:1); Arsonic acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1); Copper arsenite; Copper orthoarsenite; Cupric Green; Cupric arsenite; Scheele's mineral; Scheeles Green; Swedish Green; [ChemIDplus] UN1586

Arsenic Compounds, Inorganic

Yellowish-green solid; Variable composition; [Merck Index]

Used as a pigment, wood preservative, insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide; Some uses are diminished in recent years because dimethyl arsine may be liberated by action of molds; [HSDB]

Toxic by ingestion: Can cause severe gastroenteritis, loss of fluids and electrolytes, cardiac disorders, shock, and death; Other effects of arsenic poisoning are neuropathy, skin pigmentation, and injury to the liver, kidneys, and bone marrow; [ICSC] 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." See "Arsenic" and the linked occupational diseases.

Not found in any pesticide products registered in the US; [NPIRS]

Inorganic arsenic plus methylated metabolites in urine = 35 ug As/L; end of workweek;

Yes

0.01 mg/m3, as As

0.01 mg/m3, as As

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

5 mg/m3, as As

Anemia, Hemolytic

Sensorimotor Neuropathy

Hepatotoxin, Secondary

Yes

Methemoglobinemia, Secondary

Known Carcinogen

Human Carcinogen

Confirmed Human

Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank:

• COPPER(II) ARSENITE

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Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Arsenic, chronic toxic effect

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Applying Wood Preservatives
• Farming (Pesticides)
• Working with Glues and Adhesives