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cobalt

CAS 7440-48-4 · Co
Hazard class
Danger — Health hazard
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Health hazard
H-statements
  • H350 May cause cancer
  • H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • H360F May damage fertility
  • H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
AlloysCatalystFillerPigmentIntermediateBinder
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OSHA PEL TWA 0.1 mg/m3
IDLH 20 mg/m3 (as Co)
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
COBALT · Cobalt, elemental · Cobalt-59 · Aquacat · Super cobalt · NCI-C60311 · C.I. 77320 · COBALTUM METALLICUM
Molecular weight
58.93319 g/mol
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Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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