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Agent Name Cobalt II molybdate
CAS Number 13762-14-6
Formula Co-Mo-O4
Major Category Metals
Synonyms Cobalt molybdate; Cobalt molybdate(VI); Cobalt monomolybdate; Cobalt(2+) molybdate; Cobaltous molybdate; HT-400 E 1/8''; Molybdenum cobalt oxide; Molybdenum cobalt oxide (CoMoO4); Molybdenum cobaltate; Molybdenum cobaltate (MoCoO4); Molybdic acid (H2MoO4), cobalt(2+) salt (1:1); NKh 1; NKh 1 (metal oxide); Cobalt molybdenum oxide (CoMoO4); Cobalt(II) molybdenum(VI) oxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description Gray-green solid; [Hawley] Green powder, insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Used as a catalyst in the production of petrochemicals; [Hawley]
Comments Harmful if swallowed; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "Cobalt."
Exposure Assessment
BEI Cobalt in urine = 15 ug/L; cobalt in blood = 1 ug/L; sample at end of shift at end of workweek;
TLV (ACGIH) 0.02 mg/m3, as Co
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
IARC Carcinogen Possible Carcinogen
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