cobalt
CAS 7440-48-4 · Co
Hazard classDanger — Health hazard
PictogramsHealth hazard
H-statements- H350 May cause cancer
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H360F May damage fertility
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Common uses (US EPA CDR)AlloysCatalystFillerPigmentIntermediateBinder
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OSHA PEL TWA 0.1 mg/m3
IDLH 20 mg/m3 (as Co)Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsCOBALT · Cobalt, elemental · Cobalt-59 · Aquacat · Super cobalt · NCI-C60311 · C.I. 77320 · COBALTUM METALLICUM
Molecular weight58.93319 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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