Cobalt boride

Agent Name
Cobalt boride
CAS Number
12619-68-0
Formula
Co***
Major Category
Metals
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Gray odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An irritant; 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

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: