Australian Approved Name (AAN): Cupric sulfate
Superseded AAN: Cupric sulfate anhydrous
Organic/Inorganic: Inorganic
Molecular formula: CuSO4
Molecular weight: 159.61
Conversions (% mineral): 39.81
AI for copper as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 0.2mg/day
Infants – 7-12 months – 0.22mg/day
Children – 1-3 years – 0.7mg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 1.0mg/day
Boys – 9-13 years – 1.3mg/day
Boys – 14-18 years – 1.5mg/day
Girls – 9-13 years – 1.1mg/day
Girls – 14-18 years – 1.1mg/day
Men – 1.7mg/day
Women – 1.2mg/day
Pregnancy – 14-18 years – 1.2mg/day
Pregnancy – 19-50 years – 1.3mg/day
Lactation – 14-18 years – 1.4mg/day
Lactation – 19-50 years – 1.5mg/day
Maximum daily dose: 5 mg of copper (when for internal use). When for other than internal use, the concentration of Copper compounds must be no more than 5%.
Mandatory components: Copper (when for oral or sublingual use)
Warnings and Restrictions: The percentage of copper from cupric sulfate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of cupric sulfate.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic
TGA reference: Merck Index (modified)