| Agent Name |
Ammonium cobaltous sulfate |
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| CAS Number |
13596-46-8 |
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| Formula |
Co.2H3-N.2H2-O4-S |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Cobaltous ammonium sulfate; Diammonium cobalt bis(sulphate); Sulfuric acid, ammonium cobalt(2+) salt (2:2:1); [ChemIDplus] UN1318 |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Ruby-red solid; [Hawley] Available as the hexahydrate: dark red crystals, insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in ceramics, electroplating, and as a catalyst; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
A potential skin and respiratory tract sensitizer; [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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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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