Cobalt(II) perchlorate
Agent Name
Cobalt(II) perchlorate
CAS Number
13455-31-7
Formula
Cl-H-O4.1/2Co
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cobalt diperchlorate; Cobalt(2+) perchlorate; Cobaltous perchlorate; Diperchloratocobalt; Cobalt perchlorate; Perchloric acid, cobalt(2+) salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Violet odorless crystals (color may vary towards red or blue); Hygroscopic; [GFS Chemicals MSDS]
Comments
An oxidizer that may cause fire or explosion if heated with organic matter; May cause irritation; [GFS Chemicals MSDS] See "PERCHLORATES." See "Cobalt."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
BEI
Cobalt in urine = 15 ug/L; sample at end of shift at end of workweek;
TLV (ACGIH)
0.02 mg/m3, as Co
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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