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Is Copper 2-Chloride Edible? A Guide to Toxicity and Safe Use

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According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the allowed concentration of aqueous copper ions in drinking water is less than 1.3 ppm, a limit that clearly excludes copper 2-chloride from being considered safe for human consumption. The answer to "is copper 2-chloride edible" is an unequivocal and emphatic no; it is a highly toxic substance harmful if swallowed.