Cobaltous bromide
Agent Name
Cobaltous bromide
CAS Number
7789-43-7
Formula
Br2-Co
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cobalt bromide; Cobalt(II) bromide; Cobalt dibromide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Bright green solid; Hygroscopic; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] Green beads; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in hygrometers and as a catalysts for organic reactions; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] 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
Probable (2a)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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