Cobalt (II) Chloride
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Database ID: 124
| Formula: | CoCl2 |
| CAS: | 7791-13-1 |
| Formula Weight: | 129.84 g/mol |
| Density: | 3.37 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 724 °C |
| Boiling Point: | 1049 °C |
| Purity: | -- |
| Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
GHS Hazard Statement: Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Dispose of contents/container to (insert)
General Hazard Information: Cobalt chloride, as a solid, is a known human carcinogen (IARC-1). Irritant to body tissues. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Prolonged exposure may cease production of red blood cells. Avoid ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption.
Storage: Flinn Family: Inorganic #2. Store in/on shelf with acetates, halides, iodides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates, phosphates, halogens.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.