Disclosed is a method of stabilizing copper(II) hydroxide, the method comprising the sequential steps of: (a) combining copper(II) hydroxide, a water-soluble phosphate and water to form a mixture； and (b) drying the mixture. Also disclosed is stabilized copper(II) hydroxide prepared according to said method and a composition comprising stabilized copper(II) hydroxide prepared according to said method and at least one of a surfactant, a solid diluent or a liquid diluent.
