Agent Name |
Cobalt II molybdate |
CAS Number |
13762-14-6 |
Formula |
Co-Mo-O4 |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Cobalt molybdate; Cobalt molybdate(VI); Cobalt monomolybdate; Cobalt(2+) molybdate; Cobaltous molybdate; HT-400 E 1/8''; Molybdenum cobalt oxide; Molybdenum cobalt oxide (CoMoO4); Molybdenum cobaltate; Molybdenum cobaltate (MoCoO4); Molybdic acid (H2MoO4), cobalt(2+) salt (1:1); NKh 1; NKh 1 (metal oxide); Cobalt molybdenum oxide (CoMoO4); Cobalt(II) molybdenum(VI) oxide; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Gray-green solid; [Hawley] Green powder, insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a catalyst in the production of petrochemicals; [Hawley] |
Comments |
Harmful if swallowed; 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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