Cobalt hydrocarbonyl (as Co) |
Synonyms & Trade Names Hydrocobalt tetracarbonyl, Tetracarbonylhydridocobalt, Tetracarbonylhydrocobalt |
CAS No. 16842-03-8 |
RTECS No. GG0900000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaHCo(CO)4 |
Conversion |
IDLH N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3
OSHA PEL†: none |
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Gas with an offensive odor. |
MW: 172.0 |
BP: ? |
FRZ: -15°F |
Sol: 0.05% |
VP: >1 atm |
IP: ? |
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Fl.P: NA (Gas) |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
RGasD: 5.93 |
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| Flammable Gas |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Air [Note: Unstable gas that decomposes rapidly in air at room temperature to cobalt carbonyl & hydrogen.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms In animals: irritation respiratory system; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), cough, decreased pulmonary function, pulmonary edema |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
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Respirator Recommendations Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION
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