Copper
CAS Number
7440-50-8Synonym
Arwood copper; Bronze bowder; Casell No. 227; Copper powder; Gold bronze; Kafar copper; OFHC Copper; Raney copper; EPA Pesticide Code: 022501
Occurrence/Use
Electrical conductors, roofing and plumbing, industrial machinery, pesticide, antibiofouling surfaces; alloys for currency, jewelry, decoration, etc.; component of tobacco smoke
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 100 |
|---|---|
| Species: | Human |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Respiratory irritation |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Respiratory system |
| Severity: | Mild |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 1999 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2. |