Cobalt(II) perchlorate hexahydrate
Agent Name
Cobalt(II) perchlorate hexahydrate
CAS Number
13478-33-6
Formula
Cl2-O8.Co.6H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cobalt diperchlorate hexahydrate; Cobalt perchlorate hexahydrate; Cobaltous perchlorate, hexahydrate; Perchloric acid, cobalt(II) salt, hexahydrate; Cobalt(II) perchlorate, hexahydrate; [ChemIDplus] UN1481
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Crystals with lumps; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 160 mg/kg; [RTECS] An oxidizer that may intensify fire; May cause irritation; Suspected carcinogen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Cobalt(II) perchlorate." See "PERCHLORATES."
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
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Perchlorates, inorganic, n.o.s."
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