Cobalt (II) Nitrate hexahydrate
Alternate Names: Cobaltous Nitrate
Database ID: 125
| Formula: | Co(NO3)2•6H2O |
| CAS: | 10026-22-9 |
| Formula Weight: | 291.03 g/mol |
| Density: | 1.88 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 55 °C |
| Boiling Point: | -- |
| Purity: | -- |
| Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
| Signal Word: | Danger! |
| Oral-LD50: | 691 mg/kg |
| Flash Point: | -- |
| Auto Ignition: | -- |
| Flinn Family: | I3 |
GHS Hazard Statement: May intensify fire; oxidiser. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Keep/Store away from clothing/(insert)/combustible materials. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
General Hazard Information: Cobalt and cobalt compounds are possible human carcinogens (IARC-2B). Moderately toxic by ingestion or inhalation. Irritant to body tissues. Avoid breathing dust. Causes burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Storage: Flinn Family: Inorganic #3. Store in/on shelf with amides, nitrates (except ammonium nitrate), nitrites, azides. Store ammonium nitrate away from all other substances.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.