Cobalt(II) molybdate

Agent Name
Cobalt(II) molybdate
CAS Number
13762-14-6
Formula
Co-Mo-O4
Major Category
Metals
Cobalt(II) molybdate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Cobalt molybdate; Cobalt molybdate(VI); Cobalt monomolybdate; Cobalt(2+) molybdate; Cobaltous molybdate; HT-400 E 1/8''; Molybdenum cobalt oxide; Molybdenum cobalt oxide (CoMoO4); Molybdenum cobaltate; Molybdenum cobaltate (MoCoO4); Molybdic acid (H2MoO4), cobalt(2+) salt (1:1); NKh 1; NKh 1 (metal oxide); Cobalt molybdenum oxide (CoMoO4); Cobalt(II) molybdenum(VI) oxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Gray-green solid; [Hawley] Green powder, insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst in the production of petrochemicals; [Hawley]
Comments
Harmful if swallowed; May cause skin sensitization; [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
Explanatory Notes
For TLV, see "Molybdenum and compounds."

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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