| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Cobalt (II) acetate | 【Synonyms】
Bis(acetato)cobalt
Cobalt acetate
Cobalt diacetate
Cobalt(2+) acetate
Cobalt(II) acetate | 【CAS】
71-48-7 | 【Formula】
C4H6CoO4 | 【Molecular Weight】
177.02 | 【EINECS】
200-755-8 | 【RTECS】
AG3150000 | 【RTECS Class】
Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen | 【Merck】
12,2494 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
3692529 | 【Beilstein Reference】
4-02-00-00094 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Red-violet crystalline solid. Vinegar-like odor. | 【Solubility in water】
readily soluble | 【Melting Point】
297-299 | 【Density】
1.7755 g/cm3 (20 C) | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
| 【Usage】
Foam stabilizers for malt beverages. Former use. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Give large amounts of water; induce vomiting. | 【Inhalation】
Move to fresh air; if breathing has stopped, begin artificial respiration. | 【Skin】
Wash with soap and water. | 【Eyes】
Flush with water for at least 15 min. |
| 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. | 【Skin】
May cause irritation. | 【Eyes】
May cause severe irritation and possible corneal damage. | 【Ingestion】
Ingestion or inhalation of cobalt causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and colicky abdominal pain. |
| 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)】
IDHL: 20 mg/m3 |
| 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. | 【Fire Potential】
Not flammable tetrahydrate |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Stability】
Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Incompatibilities】
Strong oxidizing agents. | 【Decomposition】
Toxic and hazardous fumes of cobalt and oxides of carbon. | 【Combustion Products】
Toxic cobalt oxide fumes may form in fire. |
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