| Agent Name |
Cobaltous carbonate |
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| CAS Number |
513-79-1 |
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| Formula |
C-O3.Co |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
C.I. 77353; CI 77353; Carbonic acid, cobalt(2+) salt; Carbonic acid, cobalt(2+) salt (1:1); Cobalt carbonate; Cobalt carbonate (1:1); Cobalt carbonate (CoCO3); Cobalt monocarbonate; Cobalt spar; Cobalt(2+) carbonate; Cobalt(2+) carbonate (CoCO3); Cobalt(II) carbonate; Sphaerocobaltite; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Red solid; [Merck Index] Pink powder, insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in ceramics, pigments, fertilizers, and catalysts; Also used as a temperature indicator and veterinary medication; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Harmful if swallowed; May cause skin sensitization; [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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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: COBALTOUS CARBONATE
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