Cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide Property

CAS DataBase Reference

12602-23-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Cobalt carbonate hydroxide (Co5(CO3)2(OH)6) (12602-23-2)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P285In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P341IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P342+P311IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Physical properties

Red violet crystal; insoluble in water; decomposes in hot water; soluble in dilute acids and ammonia.

Uses

The cobalt carbonate basic salt is the commercially-used cobalt carbonate. It is used primarily for manufacturing cobalt pigments. It also is used to prepare cobalt(II) oxide and other cobalt salts.

Preparation

The basic carbonate is prepared by adding a solution of sodium carbonate to a cobalt(II) acetate or other Co2+ salt solution. The precipitate is filtered and dried.