Cobalt carbonyl
Agent Name
Cobalt carbonyl
CAS Number
10210-68-1
Formula
C8-Co2-O8
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Di-mu-carbonylhexacarbonyldicobalt; Cobalt octacarbonyl; Cobalttetracarbonyl dimer; Dicobalt carbonyl; Dicobalt octacarbonyl; Octacarbonyldicobalt; [NIOSH]
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Orange to dark-brown, crystalline solid; Note: The pure substance is white; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst in the chemical industry; [ACGIH]
Comments
Animals exposed to high concentrations develop pulmonary edema. [ACGIH] May cause respiratory tract irritation and pulmonary edema; [ICSC] Emits carbon monoxide when heated to decomposition at 126 deg F; [CAMEO] Cobalt compounds are potential respiratory and skin sensitizers; [CHEMINFO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, as Co
Vapor Pressure
0.7 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 165 mg/m3
Reference Link #2
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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