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Cobalt hydrocarbonyl (as Co) |
CAS 16842-03-8 | ||
HCo(CO)4 |
RTECS GG0900000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Hydrocobalt tetracarbonyl, Tetracarbonylhydridocobalt, Tetracarbonylhydrocobalt |
DOT ID & Guide |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 | ||
OSHA PEL†: none | |||
IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion |
Physical Description Gas with an offensive odor. |
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MW: 172.0 |
BP: ? |
FRZ: -15°F |
Sol: 0.05% |
VP: >1 atm |
IP: ? |
RGasD: 5.93 |
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Fl.P: NA (Gas) |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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Flammable Gas | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Air [Note: Unstable gas that decomposes rapidly in air at room temperature to cobalt carbonyl & hydrogen.] |
Measurement Methods None available See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash Breathing: Respiratory support |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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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 |
See also: INTRODUCTION |