COPPER(II) FORMATE TETRAHYDRATE Property

Melting point:

130 °C (decomp)

Density 

1.810

storage temp. 

Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature

solubility 

slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in organic solvents

form 

blue monoclinic crystals

color 

blue monoclinic crystals, crystalline

Specific Gravity

1.81

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water (125 g/L at 20°C). Very slightly soluble in alcohol. Practically insoluble in most organic solvents.

Hydrolytic Sensitivity

0: forms stable aqueous solutions

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

9

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H318Causes serious eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H400Very toxic to aquatic life

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P405Store locked up.

COPPER(II) FORMATE TETRAHYDRATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

large, light blue; monoclinic; powder(s) blue modification formed by dehydration over CaCl2, under reduced pressure [MER06]

Uses

It is employed as an antibacterial agent in the treatment of cellulose.