Description

Copper Acetoarsenite is an inorganic pigment and chemical compound with the CAS registry number 12002-03-8. This compound is valued for its distinctive green color and specific chemical properties, making it a material of interest in specialized industrial applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pigment, wood preservation, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Historical and Specialty Pigments: Used as a colorant in certain paints, coatings, and artistic materials, often referred to by its common name "Paris Green."
• Wood Preservation: Acts as an insecticide and fungicide in specific wood treatment formulations to protect against pests and decay.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Employed in the historical manufacture of certain insecticides for crop protection.
• Marine Antifouling Paints: A component in some specialized coatings to prevent the growth of organisms on ship hulls.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reagent or precursor in chemical synthesis and materials science research.
• Pyrotechnics: Used in some formulations to produce specific green-colored flames in fireworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper Acetoarsenite
CAS No.	12002-03-8
Molecular Formula	Cu(C₂H₃O₂)₂·3Cu(AsO₂)₂ or approximated as Cu₄(AsO₂)₆(C₂H₃O₂)₂
Molecular Weight	Approx. 1013.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Paris Green; Emerald Green; Schweinfurt Green; Imperial Green; Vienna Green; Copper(II) acetoarsenite; C.I. Pigment Green 21; Acetoarsenite de cuivre; Cupric acetoarsenite
EINECS	234-426-1

Quality Control

Our Copper Acetoarsenite is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for heavy metal pigments and specialty chemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air and light should be minimized. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cu content)	≥ 25.0%
Assay (As content)	≥ 45.0%
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 1.0%
Acetic Acid Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

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