Hexaminecobalt(III) trichloride

Synonyms

Cobalt hexammine chloride; Cobalt-hexamine chloride; Hexaaminecobalt chloride; Hexaaminecobalt trichloride; Hexaaminecobalt(3+) trichloride; Hexaamminecobalt chloride; Hexaamminecobalt trichloride; Hexaamminecobalt(3+) trichloride; Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride; Hexaminecobalt(3+) trichloride; Hexaminocobaltic chloride; Hexamminecobalt(III) chloride; Hexamminocobalt chloride; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Wine-red or brownish-orange-red solid; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] Orange odorless powder; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used in chemical analysis (estimation of phosphate); [Merck Index]

Comments

An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [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

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic