Copper oxychloride

Description

1. Product Overview

Copper oxychloride is a high-performance copper-based inorganic compound formulated as a finely milled powder for industrial and agricultural use. Its primary industrial use is as a broad-spectrum fungicide and bactericide in crop protection and as an anti-fouling/biocidal agent in certain industrial coatings and water-treatment applications. The key value proposition is consistent, high-available copper content delivering reliable disease control and antimicrobial performance while enabling predictable formulation and dosing at scale. Strategically, copper oxychloride offers proven efficacy, regulatory familiarity, and supply-chain robustness, making it a preferred active ingredient for formulators, agricultural distributors, and industrial chemical processors seeking dependable, cost-effective microbial control.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Copper oxychloride (basic copper chloride), nominal formula Cu2(OH)3Cl (typical technical grade).

• Active copper content: 30–35% Cu (elemental copper equivalent); specify exact batch assay on certificate of analysis.

• Purity / grade: Technical industrial grade, free of process solvents and unreacted chlorides beyond specification limits.

• Physical form: Dry, free-flowing powder.

• Color: Blue-green to greenish-blue.

• Particle size: D50 typically 10–50 µm (custom milling available on request).

• Bulk density: 0.6–0.9 g/cm³ (packed density varies by packaging and compaction).

• Moisture content: ≤2.0% (typical; verified by batch testing).

• Solubility: Insoluble in water; dispersible in aqueous suspension formulations (requires appropriate surfactants).

• Impurities: Heavy metals and non-copper halides controlled to meet industrial limits; full impurity profile provided on COA.

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-wall paper bags with polyethylene liner; 500 kg or 1,000 kg FIBC (flexible intermediate bulk container); 20 MT bulk palletized/loose-in-container for FOB/CIF bulk shipments.

• Shelf life: 24 months when stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area in original sealed packaging; avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and acids.

• Regulatory documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and product specification sheet provided with each shipment.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Crop protection (agrochemical formulators and distributors): Used as an active ingredient in fungicidal formulations for fruits, vegetables, and field crops to control a wide spectrum of fungal diseases (e.g., blights, mildews, leaf spots). Enables predictable efficacy and dosing in wettable powders and suspension concentrates.

• Seed treatment and post-harvest protection: Incorporated into protective coatings and treatments to reduce seed-borne pathogens and post-harvest spoilage.

• Industrial coatings and antifouling formulations: Employed in marine coatings and industrial paints where antimicrobial or anti-fouling properties are required to inhibit biofouling and microbial degradation.

• Water treatment and cooling systems: Used in specific biocidal applications where copper-based antimicrobials are acceptable and effective for controlling algae and bacterial growth.

• Formulation advantage over alternatives: Offers long-established efficacy, chemical stability in solid formulations, and cost-efficiency versus many organic fungicides. Its inorganic nature provides persistence under field conditions, reducing re-application frequency in certain use cases.

• Commercial relevance: Preferred where regulatory frameworks and customer acceptance favor copper-based actives; suitable for large-scale formulators who need consistent batch-to-batch performance and straightforward integration into existing production lines.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Manufactured under controlled processes with batch-level COA and traceability to raw materials, ensuring uniform active copper content and particle distribution.

• Supply reliability: Robust production capacity and export-ready logistics minimize supply disruption; scalable volumes for seasonal agro cycles.

• Logistics capability: Multiple packaging formats (25 kg, FIBC, bulk) and container-loading expertise (20 MT bulk per 20’ container when palletized/loose packing optimized) support efficient global shipping and cross-border compliance.

• Price competitiveness: Optimized production and commodity sourcing deliver cost-effective unit pricing for large-volume buyers while preserving margin for formulators and distributors.

• Sustainability considerations: Inorganic, non-volatile active with long track record; supplier can provide information on responsible sourcing and waste-minimization practices. (Specific environmental compliance data available on request.)

• Technical support: Technical datasheets, COA, SDS, and application guidance provided; formulation support and custom milling specifications available for strategic partners.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT.

• Loading capacity (MT per container): Standard 20’ dry container capacity — up to 20 MT (palletized or optimized loose bulk packing depending on packaging selection and local loading regulations).