Copper Oxychloride for Agricultural, Horticultural, Vineyard & Industrial Applications
Copper Oxychloride, with chemical formula Cu₂Cl(OH)₃ and CAS number 1332-40-7, commonly known as Basic Copper Chloride, Copper Hydroxychloride, or Tribasic Copper Chloride, available in various grades including agricultural grade (98-99% Cu₂Cl(OH)₃), fungicide grade (99-100% Cu₂Cl(OH)₃), industrial grade (96-98% Cu₂Cl(OH)₃), organic certified grade (99.5-100.5% Cu₂Cl(OH)₃), wettable powder grade (97-99% Cu₂Cl(OH)₃), and suspension concentrate grade (95-97% Cu₂Cl(OH)₃), is a blue-green crystalline powder with exceptional disease control properties and outstanding fungicidal effectiveness appearing as fine blue-green crystalline powder with excellent suspension characteristics and superior protection control. Copper Oxychloride is specifically manufactured to provide reliable disease prevention, effective pathogen control, superior crop protection, and controlled performance characteristics, making it ideal for applications requiring fungal disease control, bacterial disease prevention, crop protection enhancement, vine protection, and antimicrobial action in agricultural operations, horticulture management, vineyard cultivation, fruit production, and industrial processing. The compound works through several mechanisms including copper ion release for pathogen inhibition, cell membrane disruption for disease control, protein denaturation for antimicrobial action, and enzymatic interference for protection enhancement, providing superior fungicidal performance, reliable protection characteristics, effective disease management, and outstanding quality consistency. Copper Oxychloride represents one of the most important agricultural chemicals across multiple farming sectors, providing exceptional disease control, superior crop protection, excellent weather resistance, and outstanding environmental compatibility, making it essential for farmers, agricultural contractors, vineyard managers, horticulture specialists, and industrial users requiring high-performance fungicides and comprehensive technical support.
At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply high-performance Copper Oxychloride manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international agricultural, horticultural, industrial, and organic application specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes various particle sizes, copper content levels, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for crop protection, disease control, vineyard management, industrial antimicrobial applications, and organic farming across global agricultural, horticultural, and industrial markets.
✅ Advanced Protection Technology – Optimized Disease Control & Multi-Crop Applications
✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Product Classifications with Comprehensive Documentation
✅ Essential Agricultural Chemical – Superior Functional, Protection & Performance Characteristics
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Agriculture, Horticulture, Viticulture, Industrial Processing
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization
The global copper oxychloride market was valued at approximately USD 285 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 420 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. Market expansion is driven by increasing organic farming adoption, growing vineyard cultivation, expanding crop protection needs, and rising industrial antimicrobial applications.
Technical Specifications & Copper Oxychloride Properties
| Property | Agricultural Grade | Fungicide Grade | Industrial Grade | Organic Certified | Wettable Powder | Suspension Conc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu₂Cl(OH)₃ Content (%) | 98.0-99.0 | 99.0-100.0 | 96.0-98.0 | 99.5-100.5 | 97.0-99.0 | 95.0-97.0 |
| Copper (Cu) Content (%) | 58.5-59.5 | 59.0-60.0 | 57.0-59.0 | 59.2-60.2 | 57.5-59.5 | 56.5-58.5 |
| Chloride (Cl) Content (%) | 16.2-17.0 | 16.5-17.2 | 15.8-17.5 | 16.6-17.1 | 16.0-17.3 | 15.5-17.0 |
| Water Content (%) | 0.2-0.8 | 0.1-0.5 | 0.5-1.2 | 0.1-0.4 | 0.3-1.0 | 2.0-5.0 |
| Water Insoluble Matter (%) | 0.05-0.2 | 0.02-0.1 | 0.1-0.5 | 0.01-0.05 | 0.08-0.3 | 0.5-2.0 |
| Free Acid (as HCl) (%) | 0.01-0.05 | 0.005-0.02 | 0.02-0.08 | 0.002-0.01 | 0.01-0.06 | 0.02-0.10 |
| Sulfate (SO₄) (%) | 0.02-0.08 | 0.01-0.04 | 0.05-0.15 | 0.005-0.02 | 0.03-0.12 | 0.05-0.20 |
| pH (1% suspension) | 3.5-5.0 | 4.0-5.5 | 3.0-5.5 | 4.2-5.2 | 3.8-5.2 | 3.5-5.0 |
| Bulk Density (kg/m³) | 800-1200 | 900-1300 | 700-1100 | 850-1250 | 600-1000 | 1200-1800 |
| True Density (g/cm³) | 3.76 | 3.76 | 3.76 | 3.76 | 3.76 | 3.76 |
| Particle Size D50 (μm) | 2-8 | 1-5 | 5-15 | 1-6 | 3-12 | 0.5-3 |
| Particle Size D97 (μm) | 15-50 | 10-30 | 30-80 | 12-35 | 25-60 | 8-25 |
| Water Solubility (mg/L at 20°C) | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| Suspension Rate (%) | 85-95 | 90-98 | 80-92 | 88-96 | 92-98 | 95-99 |
| Crystal Form | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic |
| Crystal Size (μm) | 1-5 | 0.5-3 | 2-10 | 0.8-4 | 1-8 | 0.2-2 |
| Melting Point (°C) | Decomposes >200 | Decomposes >200 | Decomposes >200 | Decomposes >200 | Decomposes >200 | Decomposes >200 |
| Decomposition Temp (°C) | 220-260 | 220-260 | 220-260 | 220-260 | 220-260 | 220-260 |
| Specific Heat (J/g·K) | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Electrical Conductivity (mS/cm) | 0.02-0.08 | 0.01-0.05 | 0.03-0.12 | 0.01-0.04 | 0.02-0.10 | 0.05-0.15 |
| Hygroscopicity | Low | Very Low | Moderate | Very Low | Low | High |
| Flowability | Good | Excellent | Fair | Good | Excellent | Poor |
| Dispersibility | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Angle of Repose (°) | 25-35 | 20-30 | 30-45 | 22-32 | 25-40 | N/A |
| Fungicidal Activity (%) | 85-95 | 90-98 | 80-92 | 88-96 | 85-95 | 90-97 |
| Disease Control (%) | 80-90 | 85-95 | 75-88 | 82-92 | 78-90 | 85-93 |
| Weathering Resistance | Good | Excellent | Fair | Good | Very Good | Good |
| Adhesion Properties | Good | Very Good | Fair | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Dosage Range (g/L) | 1.5-3.0 | 1.0-2.5 | 2.0-4.0 | 1.2-2.8 | 1.5-3.5 | 0.8-2.0 |
| Minimum Dosage (g/L) | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Maximum Dosage (g/L) | 4.0 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Recommended Dosage (g/L) | 2.0-2.5 | 1.5-2.0 | 2.5-3.5 | 1.8-2.3 | 2.2-2.8 | 1.2-1.8 |
| Color | Blue-Green | Blue-Green | Blue-Green | Pure Blue-Green | Blue-Green | Blue-Green |
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Micronized Powder | Crystalline Powder | Ultra-Fine Powder | Wettable Powder | Suspension |
| Odor | Odorless | Odorless | Slight Metallic | Odorless | Slight | Slight |
| Taste | Metallic | Metallic | Metallic | Metallic | Metallic | Metallic |
| Toxicity | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Phytotoxicity | Low | Very Low | Moderate | Very Low | Low | Low |
| Environmental Impact | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Biodegradability | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Iron (Fe) (ppm) | <100 | <50 | <200 | <30 | <150 | <300 |
| Lead (Pb) (ppm) | <5 | <2 | <10 | <1 | <8 | <15 |
| Cadmium (Cd) (ppm) | <2 | <1 | <5 | <0.5 | <3 | <8 |
| Arsenic (As) (ppm) | <3 | <1 | <8 | <0.5 | <5 | <12 |
| Mercury (Hg) (ppm) | <0.5 | <0.2 | <1 | <0.1 | <0.8 | <2 |
| Zinc (Zn) (ppm) | <50 | <20 | <100 | <15 | <80 | <150 |
| Storage Temperature (°C) | 5-35 | 10-30 | 0-40 | 10-25 | 5-35 | 5-30 |
| Storage Humidity (%) | <70 | <60 | <75 | <55 | <65 | <70 |
| Packaging | Bags/Drums | Bags/Boxes | Bags/Bulk | Bags/Drums | Bags/Boxes | Containers |
| Shelf Life (months) | 36 | 24 | 48 | 18 | 30 | 24 |
| Container Material | PE/PP/Paper | PE/HDPE | PE/PP/Metal | PE/Glass | PE/PP/Paper | HDPE/Metal |
| Transport Class | Hazardous (Class 9) | Hazardous (Class 9) | Hazardous (Class 9) | Hazardous (Class 9) | Hazardous (Class 9) | Hazardous (Class 9) |
| Regulatory Status | Registered | Registered | Industrial | Organic Certified | Registered | Registered |
| Organic Approval | Limited | No | No | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| EPA Registration | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Application Temperature (°C) | 10-30 | 15-35 | 5-40 | 12-28 | 8-32 | 10-30 |
| Processing pH Range | 6-8 | 6.5-7.5 | 5-9 | 6.8-7.8 | 6-8 | 6-8 |
| Compatibility | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Tank Mix Stability | Good | Excellent | Fair | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Corrosivity | Moderate | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flammability | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable |
| Vapor Pressure (Pa) | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible |
| Cost Effectiveness | High | Medium | Very High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Performance Reliability | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Very Good | Good |
| Technical Support | Enhanced | Premium | Basic | Premium | Standard | Standard |
| Application Training | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Custom Formulation | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Residue Analysis | Available | Required | Optional | Required | Available | Available |
| Efficacy Testing | Required | Required | Optional | Required | Required | Available |
| Field Trials | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Global Registration | Regional | Worldwide | Limited | Regional | Worldwide | Regional |
| Supply Reliability | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Lead Time (days) | 7-14 | 10-21 | 5-12 | 14-28 | 7-18 | 10-20 |
| Minimum Order (kg) | 1000 | 500 | 2000 | 200 | 1000 | 500 |
| Bulk Pricing | Available | Available | Available | Limited | Available | Available |
| Contract Terms | Flexible | Specialized | Flexible | Premium | Standard | Flexible |
Available Product Types:
- Agricultural Grade Copper Oxychloride for general crop protection and disease control
- Fungicide Grade Copper Oxychloride for premium disease prevention applications
- Industrial Grade Copper Oxychloride for antimicrobial and preservation applications
- Organic Certified Grade Copper Oxychloride for certified organic farming operations
- Wettable Powder Grade for spray applications and tank mixing
- Suspension Concentrate Grade for liquid formulation applications
- Vineyard Grade for grape cultivation and wine production
- Fruit Grade for tree fruit and berry protection
- Vegetable Grade for vegetable crop protection
- Greenhouse Grade for controlled environment applications
- Seed Treatment Grade for seed protection applications
- Post-Harvest Grade for storage protection applications
Specialized Application Solutions:
- Crop disease prevention and pathogen control systems
- Vineyard protection and grape disease management
- Fruit tree protection and orchard management systems
- Vegetable crop protection and integrated pest management
- Organic farming solutions and sustainable agriculture systems
- Industrial antimicrobial and preservation applications
- Greenhouse protection and controlled environment systems
- Seed treatment and protection systems
- Post-harvest protection and storage solutions
- Integrated disease management programs
- Quality control systems and analytical testing protocols
- Application optimization and efficiency improvement consulting
- Technical training and disease management programs
- Residue monitoring and compliance services
Agricultural and Crop Protection Applications
Fruit Tree Protection Operations Fruit growers utilize Copper Oxychloride for tree protection, disease prevention, and fruit quality enhancement requiring agricultural grade specifications. Agricultural professionals employ copper oxychloride for fungal disease control, bacterial disease prevention applications requiring crop protection, yield optimization, and quality improvement in fruit production operations.
Vineyard Management Applications Wine producers use Copper Oxychloride for grape protection, vine health maintenance, and disease control requiring vineyard grade specifications. Viticulture specialists employ copper oxychloride for downy mildew control, black rot prevention applications requiring vine health, grape quality, and wine production optimization in vineyard management.
Vegetable Crop Protection Vegetable growers utilize Copper Oxychloride for crop protection, disease prevention, and yield enhancement requiring vegetable grade specifications. Vegetable specialists employ copper oxychloride for bacterial blight control, fungal disease prevention applications requiring crop health, harvest quality, and production efficiency in vegetable cultivation.
Organic Farming Applications Organic farmers use Copper Oxychloride for certified organic protection, sustainable disease control, and organic compliance requiring organic certified grade specifications. Organic specialists employ copper oxychloride for natural disease control, pathogen management applications requiring organic certification, environmental safety, and sustainable farming practices in organic agriculture.
For comprehensive information about copper oxychloride applications, agricultural benefits, and technical specifications, visit the Cornell University Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic Guide which provides detailed guidance on copper fungicide properties, agricultural applications, and disease management strategies for agricultural professionals.
Horticultural and Specialty Crop Applications
Greenhouse Production Systems Greenhouse operators utilize Copper Oxychloride for controlled environment protection, disease prevention, and crop quality requiring greenhouse grade specifications. Greenhouse specialists employ copper oxychloride for humidity disease control, pathogen prevention applications requiring climate control, production efficiency, and quality optimization in protected cultivation.
Nursery Production Applications Nursery producers use Copper Oxychloride for plant health maintenance, disease prevention, and stock quality requiring nursery grade specifications. Nursery specialists employ copper oxychloride for propagation protection, transplant health applications requiring plant vigor, survival rates, and quality standards in nursery operations.
Ornamental Plant Protection Ornamental growers utilize Copper Oxychloride for decorative plant protection, aesthetic quality maintenance, and disease control requiring ornamental grade specifications. Landscape specialists employ copper oxychloride for foliage protection, flower quality applications requiring plant appearance, durability, and aesthetic value in ornamental horticulture.
Seed Treatment Applications Seed producers use Copper Oxychloride for seed protection, germination enhancement, and disease prevention requiring seed treatment grade specifications. Seed specialists employ copper oxychloride for pathogen elimination, seed health applications requiring germination rates, seedling vigor, and crop establishment in seed treatment operations.
Industrial and Specialty Applications
Antimicrobial Manufacturing Industrial producers utilize Copper Oxychloride for antimicrobial formulation, preservation applications, and product enhancement requiring industrial grade specifications. Industrial specialists employ copper oxychloride for microbial control, preservation enhancement applications requiring product stability, shelf life, and quality maintenance in industrial manufacturing.
Wood Preservation Systems Wood treatment companies use Copper Oxychloride for timber protection, preservation enhancement, and durability improvement requiring preservation grade specifications. Wood specialists employ copper oxychloride for fungal prevention, decay protection applications requiring wood durability, structural integrity, and longevity in wood preservation.
Marine Antifouling Applications Marine coating manufacturers utilize Copper Oxychloride for antifouling formulation, marine protection, and performance enhancement requiring marine grade specifications. Marine specialists employ copper oxychloride for biofouling prevention, hull protection applications requiring vessel performance, fuel efficiency, and maintenance reduction in marine coatings.
Textile Treatment Applications Textile manufacturers use Copper Oxychloride for fabric treatment, antimicrobial enhancement, and performance improvement requiring textile grade specifications. Textile specialists employ copper oxychloride for microbial resistance, odor control applications requiring fabric performance, durability, and hygiene in textile processing.
Quality Control & Testing Procedures
Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with copper oxychloride standards, agricultural requirements, organic specifications, industrial standards, and international quality standards. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including chemical composition analysis, particle size determination, and comprehensive efficacy evaluation.
Quality assurance procedures include:
- Copper oxychloride content determination using gravimetric methods
- Copper content analysis using atomic absorption spectroscopy
- Chloride content testing using argentometric titration
- Water content determination using Karl Fischer titration
- Water insoluble matter analysis using filtration methods
- Free acid content testing using acid-base titration
- Sulfate content analysis using gravimetric methods
- pH measurement using calibrated electrodes
- Particle size distribution analysis using laser diffraction
- Suspension rate testing using sedimentation methods
- Dispersibility testing using standardized procedures
- Heavy metals testing using ICP-MS and atomic absorption
- Trace element analysis using instrumental methods
- Microbiological efficacy testing using standard culture methods
- Crystal structure analysis using X-ray diffraction
- Thermal analysis using TGA and DSC methods
- Scanning electron microscopy for morphology analysis
- Chemical purity testing using chromatographic methods
- Fungicidal activity testing using bioassay methods
- Disease control efficacy testing using field trials
- Phytotoxicity testing using plant bioassays
- Residue analysis using chromatographic methods
- Environmental fate testing using standard protocols
- Stability testing using accelerated aging protocols
- Compatibility testing using tank mix studies
- Performance testing using greenhouse trials
- Field efficacy evaluation using standardized protocols
- Regulatory compliance verification using official methods
- Quality system compliance using ISO and GLP standards
- Customer application support using pilot testing
- Technical consultation using expert evaluation
- Continuous improvement using statistical process control
Storage & Handling Procedures Implement proper storage conditions including moisture protection, temperature control, contamination prevention, proper ventilation, and comprehensive handling procedures for maintaining Copper Oxychloride quality and ensuring safe processing throughout storage and application periods while following all best practices for agricultural chemical handling.
Market Applications & Industry Trends
Organic Agriculture Growth Growing global organic farming adoption, increasing sustainable agriculture practices, expanding organic certification programs, and rising consumer demand for organic products drive continued demand for copper oxychloride in organic applications requiring disease control, crop protection, and organic compliance.
Vineyard Industry Expansion Increasing wine production, growing vineyard acreage, expanding premium wine markets, and rising viticulture investment drive adoption of copper oxychloride for vineyard applications requiring disease prevention, grape quality, and wine production optimization.
Specialty Crop Development Advancing specialty agriculture, increasing high-value crop production, expanding greenhouse operations, and growing protected cultivation drive development of copper oxychloride applications requiring precision protection, quality enhancement, and production efficiency.
Industrial Application Growth Growing antimicrobial markets, increasing preservation requirements, expanding marine coating applications, and rising industrial hygiene standards drive adoption of copper oxychloride for industrial applications requiring microbial control, product protection, and performance enhancement.
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Agricultural Safety Management Copper Oxychloride requires proper agricultural safety practices including protective equipment use, application timing control, and residue management ensuring crop safety with consideration for good agricultural practices and established safety procedures from handling and application operations.
Environmental Protection Standards Adherence to environmental regulations, water protection requirements, and ecological safety standards ensures responsible use in agricultural applications with established environmental protection measures and sustainable application practices for copper oxychloride use.
Regulatory Compliance Standards Compliance with agricultural standards, organic regulations, and international pesticide standards ensures safe use in crop protection applications with established regulatory documentation and quality assurance systems for registered applications.
Residue Management Standards Implementation of residue monitoring, pre-harvest interval compliance, and maximum residue limit adherence ensures food safety in agricultural applications with established residue management procedures and analytical verification systems.
Performance Advantages & Technical Benefits
✔ Superior Disease Control – Exceptional fungicidal activity and pathogen prevention with reliable performance
✔ Weather Resistance – Excellent rain fastness and environmental stability
✔ Broad Spectrum Activity – Effective against multiple diseases and pathogens
✔ Multiple Formulation Options – Various grades for specific application requirements
✔ Organic Compatibility – Certified organic options for sustainable agriculture
✔ Cost Effectiveness – Excellent disease control and economic optimization capabilities
✔ Crop Safety – Low phytotoxicity and excellent crop tolerance
✔ Quality Consistency – Reliable chemical composition and performance across batches
✔ Tank Mix Compatibility – Excellent compatibility with other agricultural inputs
✔ Technical Support – Complete application guidance and disease management optimization
✔ Regulatory Compliance – Industry compliant grades with comprehensive documentation
✔ Global Registration – Established registrations and worldwide availability
✔ Environmental Safety – Responsible use profile with established safety protocols
✔ Application Flexibility – Multiple application methods and timing options
✔ Proven Performance – Decades of successful agricultural use and proven results
Our Copper Oxychloride products represent industry-leading standards in agricultural protection technology and crop protection applications, specifically manufactured for demanding agricultural operations, horticultural management, vineyard cultivation, and industrial processing applications requiring exceptional disease control, superior crop protection, excellent weather resistance, and comprehensive performance optimization. We provide complete technical support, application guidance, and formulation consultation to ensure optimal results across your specialized agricultural, horticultural, vineyard, or industrial processing applications.
For detailed specifications, technical data sheets, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized agricultural chemicals division. We offer complete support including product selection, formulation optimization, application consulting, performance monitoring, regulatory guidance, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your agricultural, horticultural, vineyard, or industrial processing applications.
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