Copper Sulfate

HCID 24462CAS 10124-44-4

Basic information

Standard SMILES
O=S(=O)([O-])[O-].[Cu+2]
InChIKey
ARUVKPQLZAKDPS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Molecular formula
CuO4S
Average molar mass
159.61 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
158.881327

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Copper Sulfate
IUPAC
copper sulfate
English name
copper(2+) sulphate
Molecular formula
CuO4S
Molecular weight
159.6086

Names & synonyms

Copper sulfate7758-98-7Copper(II) sulfateCUPRIC SULFATECupric sulfate anhydrousCopper sulphateCopper(2+) sulfateCopper monosulfateCopper(ii) sulfate, anhydrousHylinecTrinagleDelcup
Show more names
copper(2+) sulphateSulfuric acid, copper(2+) salt
Cupric sulphateRoman vitriolBlue CopperCopper sulfate (1:1)Monocopper sulfateIncracide 10AIncracide E 51BCS copper fungicide

Database identifiers

CAS
10124-44-4、18939-61-2、7758-98-7
PubChem CID
24462
DTXSID
DTXSID6034479
ChEBI
CHEBI:23414
UNII
KUW2Q3U1VV
EC Number
231-847-6、242-692-9
Nikkaji
J3.756G

Properties

Computed structural properties

Topological polar surface area
88.6 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
6

Experimental & physicochemical properties

OdorPleasant odor
Density · 4 items

2.29 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

3.6

3.6 g/cm³

3.6 @25 °C

Color/Form · 3 items

Grayish-white to greenish-white rhombic crystals or amorphous powder /SRP: somewhat wet/

White when dehydrated

Gray to white and has rhombic crystals

Solubility · 6 items

Very soluble in hot water, soluble cold water

Soluble in methanol (1.1 g/100 ml), but insoluble in ethanol; it readily dissolves in aqueous ammonia and excess alkali metal cyanides, with the formation of complexes

In water, 243 g/l @ 0 °C.

75.4 g/100 cc water @ 100 °C

1.04 g/100 cc methanol @ 18 °C

Solubility in water, g/l at 20 °C: 203 (freely soluble)

Boiling Point · 2 items

650

650 °C (decomp to cupric oxide)

Decomposition · 4 items

When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /sulfur oxides/.

650 °C (decomp to cupric oxide)

SLIGHT DECOMP ABOVE 200 °C

650 °C. This produces toxic fumes of sulfur oxides (see ICSC 0074). Reacts violently with hydroxylamine. This generates fire hazard. Reacts with magnesium powder. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001). Reacts with acetylene and potassium chlorate. This generates explosion hazard. Attacks some metals in the presence of water.

Physicochemical properties

EPA Substance Registry System
Sulfuric acid, copper(2+) salt (18939-61-2)
Symbol(GHS)
7 · GHS07,GHS09
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
302 · H302-H410-H315-H319
Precautionary statements
264 · P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P-P273-P391-P501-P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362-P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501
TSCA
TSCA listed

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 6 items

Warning

H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral];H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation];H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation];H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard];H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

P264, P264+P265, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 1.1% (14 of 1268) of reports.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 6 items

Chemical: Sulfuric acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1)

Commission Regulation No 844/2012

Sulfuric acid copper(2+) salt (1:1) is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Sulfuric acid copper(2+) salt (1:1) are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 22-12-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/15416;Status: Cease Manufacture Update: 06-05-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/24414

Sulfuric acid, copper(2+) salt: Does not have an individual approval but may be used as a component in a product covered by a group standard. It is not approved for use as a chemical in its own right.

Copper sulphate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Sulfuric acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1): Human health tier I assessment
DOT LabelPoison
Fire Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:;Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. (ERG, 2024)

Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. See Chemical dangers

Health Hazards · 1 item

INGESTION: copper sulfate may induce severe gastroenteric distress (vomiting, gastroenteric pain, and local corrosion and hemorrhages), prostration, anuria, hematuria, anemia, increase in white blood cells, icterus, coma, respiratory difficulties, and circulatory failure. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards Summary · 1 item

A strong irritant; [Merck Index] A severe skin and eye irritant; A respiratory tract irritant; Can cause copper poisoning after ingestion; [ICSC] Interferes with embryo development in high-dose animal studies; [REPROTOX] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See Copper sulfate. See Copper.

Safety & protection

Fire Fighting · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:;SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.;LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal. Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product.;FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (ERG, 2024)

In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

First Aid Measures · 4 items

Fresh air, rest.

Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention if skin irritation occurs.

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

First Aid · 1 item

INGESTION: induce vomiting and administer gastric lavage; give a saline cathartic, fluid therapy, and transfusions if required; calcium disodium EDTA has been found moderately effective.;SKIN AND EYES: wash affected tissues with water. (USCG, 1999)

Safe StorageWell closed. Dry. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Exposure Control and Personal Protection0.01 [mg/m3], respirable fraction (Cu, inorganic cmpnds)[German Research Foundation (DFG)]
Fire Fighting ProceduresIf material involved in fire: Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire (material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty).

Toxicology

Body BurdenThe milk of female vineyard workers, who were exposed to copper sulfate and a variety of other pesticides, contained 6.2 times as much copper as the milk of milkmaids who did equally hard work but not exposed to pesticides.
Treatment · 1 item

EYES: irrigate opened eyes for several minutes under running water. INGESTION: do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water (never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person). Seek immediate medical advice. SKIN: should be treated immediately by rinsing the affected parts in cold running water for at least 15 minutes, followed by thorough washing with soap and water. If necessary, the person should shower and change contaminated clothing and shoes, and then must seek medical attention. INHALATION: supply fresh air. If required provide artificial respiration.

Interactions · 5 items

THE IV INDUCED STIMULATION OF ALPHA-ADRENERGIC NERVOUS SYSTEM BY CUPRIC SULFATE WAS PARTIALLY ATTENUATED BY PRETREATMENT OF SHEEP WITH METHYSERGIDE. PHENOXYBENZAMINE COMPLETELY BLOCKED THE EFFECTS OF CUPRIC SULFATE & TREATMENT WITH PROPRANOLOL ENHANCED THE EFFECTS.

Acute copper (II) sulfate poisoning in the mouse induces renal tubular degeneration and necrosis. Administration of sodium 2,3-dimercaptopropane-sulfonate effectively prevented the development on the morphological sequelae of copper intoxication.

Pokeweed mitogen (PWM), a T cell-dependent polyclonal B cell activator, stimulates the differentiation of immunoglobin secreting cells from normal human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. ... Peripheral blood mononuclear cells failed to generate immunoglobin secreting cells in response to poke weed mitogen after brief exposure to D-penicillamine and copper sulfate; preincubation with either penicillamine or copper sulfate alone had no effect. Experiments utilizing purified populations of B and T cells indicated that penicillamine and copper sulfate markedly inhibited helper T cell activity but not B cell function.

Dimercaptosuccinic acid ... administered intragastrically to rabbits after sc administration of copper sulfate promoted urinary excretion.

For more Interactions (Complete) data for COPPER(II) SULFATE (10 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Health Effects · 1 item

People must absorb small amounts of copper every day because copper is essential for good health, however, high levels of copper can be harmful. Very-high doses of copper can cause damage to your liver and kidneys, and can even cause death. Copper may induce allergic responses in sensitive individuals. (L278, L279)

Ecotoxicity Values · 5 items

LC50 Anguilla rostrata (American eel) 3.20 mg/l/96 hr. /Conditions of bioassay not specified/

LC50 Schistosoma mansoni (Miricidia) 8.5 mg/l per hr. /Conditions of bioassay not specified/

LC90 Schistosoma mansoni (Miricidia) 15.75 mg/l per hr. /Conditions of bioassay not specified/

LC50 Puntius conchonius 0.709 mg/l/48 hr in water hardness of 310 mg/l calcium carbonate. /Static bioassay/

For more Ecotoxicity Values (Complete) data for COPPER(II) SULFATE (17 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Environmental Fate · 2 items

Terrestrial Fate: In soil, copper sulfate is partly washed down to lower levels, partly bound by soil components, and partly oxidatively transformed.

... Granular copper sulfate /was applied/ to the surface of Hoover Reservoir, Franklin County, Ohio. Soluble and particulate cupric copper concn at several depths were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometry for four days after application. The soluble cupric copper concn decreased to near baseline values in 2 to 6 hr when 0.2 or 0.4 g of copper sulfate per square meter were added to the surface. Most of the copper sulfate was dissolved in the first 1.75 m of the water column, and only 2 percent of the total copper sulfate reached the depth of approx 4.5 m.

Regulatory information

Regulatory Information · 6 items

Chemical: Sulfuric acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1)

Commission Regulation No 844/2012

Sulfuric acid copper(2+) salt (1:1) is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Sulfuric acid copper(2+) salt (1:1) are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 22-12-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/15416;Status: Cease Manufacture Update: 06-05-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/24414

Sulfuric acid, copper(2+) salt: Does not have an individual approval but may be used as a component in a product covered by a group standard. It is not approved for use as a chemical in its own right.

Copper sulphate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

FDA Requirements · 2 items

In accordance with 21 CFR 184.1(b)(1), the ingredient is used in food with no limitation other than current good manufacturing practice. The affirmation of this ingredient as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a direct human food ingredient is based upon the following current good manufacturing practice conditions of use: 1) The ingredient is used as a nutrient supplement as defined in 21 CFR 170.3(o)(20) of this chapter and as a processing aid as defined in 21 CFR 170.3(o)(24) of this chapter. 2) The ingredient is used in food at levels not to exceed current good manufacturing practice. Copper sulfate may be used in infant formula in accordance with section 412(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) or with regulations promulgated under section 412(a)(2) of the act. Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.

Trace minerals added to animal feeds. These substances added to animal feeds as nutritional dietary supplements are generally recognized as safe when added are levels consistent with good feeding practice. Element: Copper; Source compound: copper sulfate. (All substances listed may be in anhydrous or hydrated form.)

FIFRA Requirements · 1 item

A tolerance is established in potable water for residues of copper resulting from the use of the algicides or herbicides basic copper carbonate (malachite), copper sulfate, copper monoethanolamine, and copper triethanolamine to control aquatic plants in reservoirs, lakes, ponds, irrigation ditches, and other potential sources of potable water.

Atmospheric Standards · 1 item

Cupric sulfate is designated as a hazardous substance under section 311(b)(2)(A) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and further regulated by the Clean Water Act Amendments of 1977 and 1978. These regulations apply to discharges of this substance. This designation includes any isomers and hydrates, as well as any solutions and mixtures containing this substance.

CERCLA Reportable Quantities · 1 item

Persons in charge of vessels or facilities are required to notify the National Response Center (NRC) immediately, when there is a release of this designated hazardous substance, in an amount equal to or greater than its reportable quantity of 10 lb or 45.4 kg. The toll free number of the NRC is (800) 424-8802; In the Washington D.C. metropolitan area (202) 426-2675. The rule for determining when notification is required is stated in 40 CFR 302.4 (section IV. D.3.b).

Clean Water Act RequirementsToxic pollutant designated pursuant to section 307(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and is subject to effluent limitations. /Copper and cmpd/

Safety data

tsca
TSCA listed
Signal word
Warning
Symbol(GHS)
GHS07,GHS09
Hazard statements
H302-H410-H315-H319
Precautionary statements
P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P-P273-P391-P501-P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362-P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

ATC Code · 2 items

V - Various;V03 - All other therapeutic products;V03A - All other therapeutic products;V03AB - Antidotes;V03AB20 - Copper sulfate

QV - Various;QV03 - All other therapeutic products;QV03A - All other therapeutic products;QV03AB - Antidotes;QV03AB20 - Copper sulfate

Protein Binding · 1 item

About 80 percent of the absorbed copper is bound to liver metallothionein; the remainder is incorporated into cytochrome c oxidase or sequestered by lysosomes. The bioavailability of copper from the diet is about 65-70% depending on a variety of factors including chemical form, interaction with other metals, and dietary components.

Pharmacodynamics · 1 item

Copper is an essential mineral that plays a key role in many physiological processes, including angiogenesis, skin generation and expression and stabilization of skin proteins. Copper is found naturally in many food sources including meats, vegetables, and grains. Copper has potent biocidal properties and is used to eliminate bacteria, viruses and parasites,. Copper is one of the nine essential minerals for humans, as it plays an imperative role in various physiological pathways in basically all human tissue, as well as in the health of the dermis and epidermis. In addition to the above, copper is essential in wound healing, as it promotes angiogenesis and skin extracellular matrix formation and stabilization.

Mechanism of Action · 3 items

This drug is an essential trace element for the functioning of many metalloenzymes including ceruloplasmin, ferroxidase II, lysyl oxidase, monoamine oxidase, Zn-copper superoxide dismutase, tyrosinase, dopamine-β-hydroxylase, and cytochrome-c-oxidase. It is involved in erythropoiesis & leukopoiesis, bone mineralization, elastin and collagen cross-linking, oxidative phosphorylation, catecholamine metabolism, melanin formation & antioxidant protection of cells. Cupric sulfate may also have a role in iron turnover, ascorbic acid metabolism, phospholipid metabolism, myelin formation, glucose homeostasis, and cellular immune defense. After the metal passes through the basolateral membrane it is transported to the liver, attached to serum albumin. The liver is the critical organ for the homeostasis of copper. The copper is then prepared for excretion through the bile or incorporation into various proteins. The transport of copper to the peripheral tissues is accomplished through the plasma attached to serum albumin, ceruloplasmin or low-molecular-weight complexes. In the dermis, copper promotes dermal fibroblasts proliferation, upregulates collagen (types I, II, and V) and elastin fiber components (elastin, fibrillins) production by fibroblasts, through the induction of TGF-β, promotes heat shock protein-47, important for collagen fibril formation, serves as a cofactor of LOX enzyme required for extracellular matrix protein cross-linking, stabilizes the skin ECM once formed, as increased crosslinking of collagen and elastin matrices occurs in a copper dose dependant manner, serves as a cofactor of superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant enzyme in the skin, essential for protection against free radicals, inhibits cellular oxidative effects such as membrane damage and lipid peroxidation, acts as a cofactor of tyrosinase, a melanin biosynthesis essential enzyme responsible for skin and hair pigmentation. In reference to its role as a biocide, copper is an essential nutrie

A significant drop in metabolic reserves was noted in cupric sulfate treated snails. Free amino acid levels dropped and the lactate level increased. The effects of copper treatment on rates of metabolite oxidation and ammonia production in the presence of exogenously added alpha-ketoglutarate were evaluated. A 92% drop in alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, a 33% drop in alanine aminotransferase, and a 78% rise in glucose 6-phosphatase were recorded. Molluscicidal activity of copper was due to a metabolic block in the tricarboxylic acid cycle at the alpha-ketoglutarate level.

ACUTE IV INFUSION OF 300 MG COPPER SULFATE IN CONSCIOUS SHEEP CAUSED AN INCREASE FROM 10.3 TO 22.5 TORR IN MEAN PULMONARY ARTERY PRESSURE & PULMONARY ARTERY WEDGE PRESSURE FROM 3.5 TO 7.6 TORR, WHEREAS SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL PRESSURE INCREASED FROM 95 TO 102 TORR. CARDIAC OUTPUT DECREASED FROM 4.7 TO 3.3 L/MIN. PULMONARY VASCULAR RESISTANCE & SYSTEMIC VASCULAR RESISTANCE INCREASED TO 320 & 160% OF BASE LINE, RESPECTIVELY. THIS PULMONARY HYPERTENSION WAS PRODUCED BY STIMULATION OF THE ALPHA-ADRENERGIC NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Biological Half-LifeThe biological half-life of copper from the diet is 13-33 days with biliary excretion being the primary route of elimination.
Metabolism/Metabolites · 2 items

Maximum blood copper levels were observed within 1 to 3 hours following oral administration, and about 50 percent of ingested copper was absorbed. Copper absorption is believed to occur by two mechanisms, one energy- dependent and the other enzymatic. Factors that can interfere with copper absorption include competition for binding sites with zinc, interactions with molybdenum and sulfates, chelation with phytates, and inhibition by ascorbic acid. Copper absorbed from the intestine is transported quickly into blood serum and deposited in the liver bound to metallothionein. It is released and incorporated into ceruloplasmin, a copper-specific transport protein. The remaining copper in the serum binds to albumin or amino acids or is contained in the erythrocytes. About 80 percent of the absorbed copper is bound to liver metallothionein; the remainder is included into cytochrome c oxidase or sequestered by lysosomes.

Copper is mainly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, but it can also be inhalated and absorbed dermally. It passes through the basolateral membrane, possibly via regulatory copper transporters, and is transported to the liver and kidney bound to serum albumin. The liver is the critical organ for copper homoeostasis. In the liver and other tissues, copper is stored bound to metallothionein, amino acids, and in association with copper-dependent enzymes, then partitioned for excretion through the bile or incorporation into intra- and extracellular proteins. The transport of copper to the peripheral tissues is accomplished through the plasma attached to serum albumin, ceruloplasmin or low-molecular-weight complexes. Copper may induce the production of metallothionein and ceruloplasmin. The membrane-bound copper transporting adenosine triphosphatase (Cu-ATPase) transports copper ions into and out of cells. Physiologically normal levels of copper in the body are held constant by alterations in the rate and amount of copper absorption, compartmental distribution, and excretion. (L277, L279)

Uses & manufacturing

Uses · 6 items

Used to detect and remove trace amounts of water from alcohols and other organic compounds; Also used as a pesticide (fungicide, molluscicide, bacteriostat, herbicide, and algaecide), a micronutrient additive for fertilizer and animal feed, a froth flotation agent, a component of electroplating solutions, a component of chromated copper arsenate, an agent for leather tanning and hide preservation, a titration reagent, an antidote for white phosphorus poisoning, formerly an emetic (discontinued due to toxicity), and a veterinary drug (nutritional factor, astringent antiseptic, and fungicidal agent); [HSDB]

Electroplating [Category: Plate];Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean];Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry];Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry];Fur Dressing and Dyeing [Category: Industry];Metal Extraction and Refining [Category: Industry];Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry]

Preparing and mounting animal skins (taxidermy) [Category: Hobbies]

The medicinal use of copper as an emetic was discontinued because of its toxicity.

For Copper(II) sulfate (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 024408) ACTIVE products with label matches. /SRP: Registered for use in the U.S. but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses./

Anhydr salt for detecting and removing trace amounts of water from alcohols and other organic compds; as fungicide

U.S. Exports(1970) 2.72X10+6 g /no export data has been reported for cupric sulfate since 1970/
U.S. Imports · 2 items

(1985) 1.03X10+9 g

(1986) 1.14X10+9 g

U.S. Production · 2 items

2023: 2,500,000,000 - <4,000,000,000 lb;2022: 2,500,000,000 - <4,000,000,000 lb;2021: 2,500,000,000 - <4,000,000,000 lb;2020: 2,500,000,000 - <4,000,000,000 lb

(1983) 3.72X10+7 g

Consumption PatternsIndust uses (froth flotation, wood preservative, chem manufacture), 52%; agricultural uses (pesticides, feed fertilizers, nutrients), 48% (1984)
Consumer UsesFlocculating agent;Soil amendments (fertilizers);Catalyst;Chemical reaction regulator;Plating agent;Other

Suppliers2 total

Baoji Guokang Healthchem Co., Ltd.+86-0917-3909592 +86-13892490616 · [email protected]
Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.+86-0551-65418671 +86-189 4982 3763 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: Copper(II) sulfate is a metal sulfate compound having copper(2+) as the metal ion. It has a role as a sensitiser, a fertilizer and an emetic. It contains a copper(2+).

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