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Copper(II) carbonate-copper(II) hydroxide (1:1)
EC / List no.: 235-113-6
CAS no.: 12069-69-1
Mol. formula:
Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP17) approved by the European Union, this substance is very toxic to aquatic life, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and is harmful if inhaled.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
This substance is approved for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: wood preservation.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
fertilisers,
leather treatment products,
lubricants and greases,
polishes and waxes and
cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material) and
leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
fertilisers,
metal surface treatment products,
inks and toners,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
laboratory chemicals,
lubricants and greases,
plant protection products and
polishes and waxes.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging,
building & construction work and
agriculture, forestry and fishing.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
coating products,
laboratory chemicals,
adsorbents,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
fertilisers,
metal surface treatment products,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
leather treatment products,
lubricants and greases,
polishes and waxes and
cosmetics and personal care products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
formulation in materials,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
manufacturing of the substance and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
adsorbents and
pH regulators and water treatment products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid and
formulation of mixtures.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid and
formulation in materials.
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