Cobalt sulfamate
Agent Name
Cobalt sulfamate
CAS Number
14017-41-5
Formula
Co.2H3-N-O3-S
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cobalt(2+) disulphamate; Sulfamic acid, cobalt(2+) salt (2:1); [ChemIDplus] Cobalt amino sulfonate; Cobaltous sulphamate; Sulfamate cobalteux (DOT French); Sulfamato cobaltoso (DOT Spanish); [CAMEO]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Reddish solid; Soluble in water; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in electroplating, manufacturing compact discs, and as a pigment; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] 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
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: