Copper sulfate home ICD10: L23.9


Formula CAS
  7758-98-7



Background
Copper sulfate is used as a bactericide and fungicide.

Synonyms
Copper sulfate
Cupric sulfate

Uses
Dental alloys
Fungicide
Photography tonor
Pigment in paints

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions 

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Referenties
1. Gaul, L.E., Incidence of sensitivity to chromium, nickel, gold, silver, and copper compared to reactions to their aqueous salts including cobalt sulphate. Annals of Allergy, 1954. 12: p. 429.
2. Boman, A., J.E. Wahlberg, and G. Hagelthorn, Sensitizing potential of beryllium, copper and molybdenum compounds studied by the guinea pig maximization method. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(5): p. 332-3.
3. Romaguera, C. and F. Grimalt, Contact dermatitis from a copper-containing intrauterine contraceptive device. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(3): p. 163-4.
4. Karlberg, A.T., A. Boman, and J.E. Wahlberg, Copper--a rare sensitizer. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(2): p. 134-9.
5. Mobacken, H., et al., Oral lichen planus: hypersensitivity to dental restoration material. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 10(1): p. 11-5.
6. Rongioletti, F., G. Rivara, and A. Rebora, Contact dermatitis to a copper-containing intra-uterine device. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 13(5): p. 343.
7. Larsson, A., et al., Irritant and sensitizing potential of copper, mercury and tin salts in experimental contact stomatitis of rat oral mucosa. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 23(3): p. 146-53.
8. Nordlind, K. and S. Liden, Patch test reactions to metal salts in patients with oral mucosal lesions associated with amalgam restorations. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(3): p. 157-60.
9. Motolese, A., et al., Contact dermatitis and contact sensitization among enamellers and decorators in the ceramics industry. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(2): p. 59-62.
10. Vilaplana, J., C. Romaguera, and F. Cornellana, Contact dermatitis and adverse oral mucous membrane reactions related to the use of dental prostheses. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(2): p. 80-4.
11. Forstrom, L., R. Kiistala, and K. Tarvainen, Hypersensitivity to copper verified by test with 0.1% CuSO4. Contact Dermatitis, 1977. 3(5): p. 280-1.
12. Walton, S., Patch testing with copper sulphate [letter]. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(4): p. 337.
13. van Joost, T., et al., The meaning of positive patch tests to copper sulphate in nickel allergy. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(2): p. 101-2.


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Allergology: background information on allergens.

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