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Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, ACS, 98.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Cobalt chloride is used as a humidity indicator in weather instruments. It finds use in electroplating of cobalt, in invisible ink, in organic chemistry and is a precursor to cobaltocene(bis (cyclopentadienyl) cobalt(II)).
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Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 87°C |
| Color | Purple-Red |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 98.0-102.0% |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol,acetone,ether and glycerol. |
| Formula Weight | 237.93 (129.84 Anhydrous) |
| Grade | ACS |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
- H360F-May damage fertility.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cobalt(II) chloride,hexahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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