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Search result for: cobalt(II) chloride*

Table showing details for cobalt(II) chloride*
Chemical	Category & User Codes	DG Class	DG PG	UN CAS No	Guidance notes
cobalt(II) chloride* cobalt chloride cobaltous chloride	7-12 1 2 - - 5 - -	NR CW Not Hazardous	-	- 7646-79-9	Slightly toxic if ingested and by skin absorption; possibly carcinogenic. Use eye and skin protection where splashes can occur. May cause skin sensitisation. Anhydrous salt is blue, hydrated salt is pink; used to test the presence of water (humidity detector): e.g. "cobalt paper", silica gel desiccant. Dilute (0.1 M) solutions used to test for cations. Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer). 2 See also HEAVY METAL COMPOUNDS.

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