Cobaltous oxalate
Agent Name
Cobaltous oxalate
CAS Number
814-89-1
Formula
C2-H2-O4.Co
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cobalt oxalate; Oxalic acid cobalt(2+) salt (1:1); Ethanedioic acid, cobalt(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] Cobalt(II) oxalate; [RTECS] Cobalt(2+) oxalate; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Solid; Rapidly absorbs moisture from the air forming hydrates; [Merck Index] Pink hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make cobalt catalysts and cobalt powder for metallurgy; Also used as a stabilizer for hydrogen cyanide and temperature indicator; [Merck Index] Used to make large scale and fine chemicals; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
May cause skin sensitization; [ECHA REACH Registrations] May cause irritation and skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] 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
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: