Copper

CAS Number

7440-50-8

Synonym

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

More information about Copper

California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	02/08/2008
Public Health Goal (mg/L):	0.3
Health Risk Category:	Digestive system toxicity (nausea, diarrhea)
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	n/a
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	1.3
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	n/a
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	copperphg020808.pdf
Related Downloads:	Response to Comments on 2008 PHG for Copper
California PHG Comments:	CA MCL reflects the action level, measured at the tap.