copper(II) oxide
CAS 1317-38-0 · CuO
Hazard classWarning — Environmental hazard
PictogramsEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)CatalystAdsorbentSoil amendments (fertilizers)AlloysOxidizing agentIntermediate
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 0.1 mg/m3
OSHA PEL TWA 0.1 mg/m3
IDLH (CuO) GL7900000 (CuO) 100 mg/m3 (as Cu)Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsCUPRIC OXIDE · Copper oxide (CuO) · Copper(2+) oxide · Copper monoxide · Cuprum oxydatum nigrum · V1XJQ704R4 · Copper Oxide 0.4 · RefChem:54904
Molecular weight79.55 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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