Description

Copper Oxychloride is a versatile inorganic compound widely recognized for its fungicidal and bactericidal properties. Its primary value lies in providing effective, broad-spectrum disease control in agricultural applications, protecting vital crops and ensuring yield quality. This product is essential for manufacturers of agricultural chemicals, wood preservatives, and pigments, serving the needs of the global agrochemical, construction, and specialty chemical industries. Copper Oxychloride CAS NO 1332-65-6 is a key active ingredient in formulations designed for sustainable crop protection.

Application

• Agricultural Fungicide: Primary active ingredient in wettable powders and suspensions for controlling fungal and bacterial diseases in fruits, vegetables, vineyards, and ornamental plants.
• Wood Preservation: Used in formulations to protect timber and wood products from decay, fungi, and termites, extending service life in construction and outdoor applications.
• Pigment and Colorant: Serves as a source of copper in the manufacture of certain blue and green pigments for paints, ceramics, and glass.
• Antifouling Agent: Incorporated into marine paints and coatings to prevent the growth of algae, barnacles, and other organisms on ship hulls and underwater structures.
• Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a starting material or catalyst in select organic synthesis and chemical manufacturing processes.
• Feed Additive: Used in trace amounts as a nutritional supplement for livestock, providing an essential copper source.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper Oxychloride
CAS No.	1332-65-6
Molecular Formula	Cl2Cu4H6O6 / Cu2(OH)3Cl
Molecular Weight	427.12 g/mol (for Cu2(OH)3Cl)
Synonyms	Cupric Oxychloride; Copper Chloride Hydroxide; Copper(II) Oxychloride; Basic Copper Chloride; Copper Hydroxychloride; Dicopper Chloride Trihydroxide; Bordeaux Mixture Component; Tricopper Dichloride Dihydroxide
EINECS	215-572-9

Quality Control

Our Copper Oxychloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy. The product undergoes rigorous testing, including assay for active copper content, impurity profiling, and physical parameter analysis, to meet the specifications required for its target applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and carbon dioxide. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to blue-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Cu)	≥ 58.0 %
Water Soluble Copper	≤ 1.0 %
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.5 %
Sulfate (as SO4)	≤ 0.5 %
Arsenic (As)	≤ 10 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 30 ppm
Particle Size (Passing 45μm)	≥ 98 %
Moisture Content	≤ 1.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.