Agent Name |
Cobaltous sulfide |
CAS Number |
1317-42-6 |
Formula |
Co-S |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Cobalt monosulfide; Cobalt sulfide; Cobalt sulfide (amorphous); Cobalt(2+) sulfide; Cobalt(II) sulfide; Sycoporite; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Exists in two forms; Alpha is black solid; Beta is grey or reddish-silver solid; [Merck Index] Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a catalyst; [Merck Index] |
Comments |
May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; [ICSC] 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 |
Asthma |
Yes |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: COBALT MONOSULFIDE
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