| Agent Name |
Lithium cobalt III oxide |
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| CAS Number |
12190-79-3 |
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| Formula |
Co-O2.Li |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Lithium colbaltite; Cobalt lithium dioxide; Cobalt lithium oxide (CoLiO2); [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Dark blue odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in lithium batteries; [Ullmann] |
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| Comments |
An irritant; May cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact; [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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