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
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