Copper toxicity toxicity. Some of the effects of aging may be associated with excess copper. One manifestation of copper toxicity, cirrhosis of the liver in children (Indian childhood cirrhosis), has been linked to boiling milk in copper cookware. The Merck Manual states recent studies suggest that a genetic defect is associated with this particular cirrhosis. An inherited condition called Wilson's disease causes the body to retain copper, since it is not excreted by the liver into the bile. This disease, if untreated, can lead to brain and liver damage, and bis-choline tetrathiomolybdate is under investigation as a therapy against Wilson's disease. Elevated
Copper(II) fluoride convulsions and even coma. These can lead to brain and kidney damage. Chronic exposure can cause losses in bone density, weight loss, and on a more serious note even anorexia. It is also known to cause anemia and dental issues in some cases. When using copper(II) fluoride experiments should be conducted under a fume hood because metal oxide fumes can occur. If working with acids then the possibility of hydrogen fluoride forming may occur. A person should be cautious when dealing with hydrogen fluoride because it is highly toxic and corrosive. Copper(II) fluoride Copper(II) fluoride is an inorganic compound with