Agent Name |
Cobalt II hydroxide |
CAS Number |
21041-93-0 |
Formula |
Co-H2-O2 |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Cobalt dihydroxide; Cobalt(2+) hydroxide; Cobaltous hydroxide; Cobalt hydroxide (Co(OH)2); Cobalt(II) hydroxide; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Pink powder, practically insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Comments |
May be harmful; 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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