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Agent Name Cobalt carbonyl
CAS Number 10210-68-1
Formula C8-Co2-O8
Major Category Metals
Synonyms Di-mu-carbonylhexacarbonyldicobalt; Cobalt octacarbonyl; Cobalttetracarbonyl dimer; Dicobalt carbonyl; Dicobalt octacarbonyl; Octacarbonyldicobalt; [NIOSH]
Category Metals, Organic Compounds
Description Orange to dark-brown, crystalline solid; Note: The pure substance is white; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses Used as a catalyst in the chemical industry; [ACGIH]
Comments Animals exposed to high concentrations develop pulmonary edema. [ACGIH] May cause respiratory tract irritation and pulmonary edema; [ICSC] Emits carbon monoxide when heated to decomposition at 126 deg F; [CAMEO] Cobalt compounds are potential respiratory and skin sensitizers; [CHEMINFO]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) No
TLV (ACGIH) 0.1 mg/m3, as Co
Vapor Pressure 0.7 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration LC50 (rats) = 165 mg/m3
Reference Link International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO)
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis Yes
Dermatotoxin Skin Burns
IARC Carcinogen Possible Carcinogen
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: COBALT CARBONYL  
Toxicity Information Search TOXNET
Chemical Information Search ChemIDplus
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