| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Cobalt sulfate | 【Synonyms】
Cobalt (II) sulfate
Cobalt sulfate
Sulfuric acid, cobalt (2+) salt | 【CAS】
10124-43-3 | 【Formula】
CoO4S | 【Molecular Weight】
154.99 | 【EINECS】
233-334-2 | 【RTECS】
GG3100000 | 【Merck】
12,2510 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
8292 (G) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Odorless rose-pink solid. | 【Solubility in water】
362 g/L | 【Density】
1.948 g/cm3 (20 C) | 【Usage】
Used the preparation of pigments, as well as in the manufacture of other cobalt salts. Cobalt pigment is used in porcelains and glass. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Give large amount of water; induce vomiting; call a doctor. | 【Inhalation】
Move to fresh air; if breathing has stopped, begin artificial respiration and call a doctor. | 【Skin】
Flush with water. | 【Eyes】
Flush with water for at least 15 min.; consult a physician if irritation persists. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Cool, dry location. Tightly sealed container. | 【Handling】
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Inhalation】
An interstitial fibrotic pulmonary process has been described among hard metal workers and diamond polishers. | 【Ingestion】
Ingestion or inhalation of cobalt causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and colicky abdominal pain. | 【Hazards】
Toxic cobalt oxide fumes may form in fire. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | 【Respirators】
NIOSH approved respirator with dust/mist filter. | 【Exposure Effects】
Administration of cobalt chloride to pregnant rats in doses up to 100 mg/kg/day did not produce teratogenicity or fetotoxicity. <br>CASE REPORT - A 31-year-old woman with severe cobalt-induced pulmonary fibrosis delivered a normal full term infant. Throughout the pregnancy, supplemental oxygen was required during exercise due to deterioration of respiratory capacity. Inhalation exposureor respiratory disease is present. | 【Exposure limit(s)】
OSHA PEL: 0.1 mg/m3 as Co. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Stability】
Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Incompatibilities】
Strong oxidizing agents. | 【Decomposition】
When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of sulfur oxides. |
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