| Agent Name |
Cobaltous bromide |
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| CAS Number |
7789-43-7 |
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| Formula |
Br2-Co |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Cobalt bromide; Cobalt(II) bromide; Cobalt dibromide; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Bright green solid; Hygroscopic; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] Green beads; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in hygrometers and as a catalysts for organic reactions; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
A skin and eye irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Cobalt." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| BEI |
Cobalt in urine = 15 ug/L; cobalt in blood = 1 ug/L; sample at end of shift at end of workweek; |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.02 mg/m3, as Co |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: COBALTOUS BROMIDE
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