The first symptoms are a metallic taste, dryness and irritation of the throat. Cough and shortness of breath may occur along with headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle and joint pain, fever and chills. The syndrome runs its course in 24-48 hours. Ingestion is harmful. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Copper poisoning can result in hemolytic anemia and kidney, liver and spleen damage.
Health effects only apply if dust or fume is formed. Refer to Potential Health Effects. Overexposure to Copper poisoning, resulting in hemolytic anemia and liver, kidney and spleen damage. Prolonged overexposure to Phosphorus can cause gastrointestinal distress, garlic breath, necrosis and deformity of the jaw. Systemic effects such as cardiac, liver and kidney dysfunction may result due to prolonged inhalation of fumes.