Cobalt hydrocarbonyl (as Co)
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CAS
16842-03-8
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HCo(CO)4
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RTECS
GG0900000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Hydrocobalt tetracarbonyl, Tetracarbonylhydridocobalt, Tetracarbonylhydrocobalt
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Gas with an offensive odor.
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MW: 172.0
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BP: ?
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FRZ: -15°F
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Sol: 0.05%
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VP: >1 atm
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IP: ?
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RGasD: 5.93
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Fl.P: NA (Gas)
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Flammable Gas
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Air [Note: Unstable gas that decomposes rapidly in air at room temperature to cobalt carbonyl & hydrogen.]
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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
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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
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
In animals: irritation respiratory system; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), cough, decreased pulmonary function, pulmonary edema
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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