Cobalt sulfate

Synonyms

Cobalt (2+) sulfate; Cobalt Brown; Cobalt monosulfate; Cobalt sulfate (1:1); Cobalt sulfate (CoSO4); Cobalt(2+) sulfate; Cobalt(II) sulfate; Cobalt(II) sulfate (1:1); Cobalt(II) sulphate; Cobaltous sulfate salt (1:1); Sulfuric acid, cobalt(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Red to lavender solid; [Merck Index] Blue odorless powder; Soluble in water (362 g/L at 20 deg C); [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as a pigment (ceramics, glazes, and enamels), catalyst, paint and ink drier, and soil additive; Also used in electroplating, storage batteries, and veterinary medicine (prevent and treat of cobalt-deficiency in ruminants; [HSDB]

Comments

May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; [ICSC] An irritant; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization after prolonged contact; [MSDSonline] See "Cobalt."

Biomedical References

Cobalt in urine = 15 ug/L; sample at end of shift at end of workweek;

0.02 mg/m3, as Co

Yes

Yes

Probable (2a)

Anticipated human carcinogen

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Battery Manufacturing
• Electroplating
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure:

• Ceramics making
• Enameling