Cobaltous nitrate

Agent Name
Cobaltous nitrate
CAS Number
10141-05-6
Formula
Co.2H-N-O3
Major Category
Metals
Cobaltous nitrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Cobalt bis(nitrate); Cobalt dinitrate; Cobalt nitrate; Cobalt nitrate (Co(NO3)2); Cobalt(2+) nitrate; Cobalt(II) nitrate; Nitric acid, cobalt(2+) salt (2:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Pale red solid; [Merck Index] Red crystals, soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in pigments, invisible inks, ceramics, catalysts; supplements, fertilizers, animal feeds, and hair dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; [ICSC] Nitrous oxides formed when heated to decomposition; [MSDSonline] See "Cobalt." See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
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
mp = 55 deg C; [MSDSonline]

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal

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