Cobalt chloride Cobaltous chloride CAS 7791-13-1 CAS NO.7791-13-1

cobalt chloride (cas 7646-79-9) is an inorganic compound of cobalt and chlorine, with the formula cocl2. it is usually supplied as the hexahydrate cocl2.6h2o, which is one of the most commonly used cobalt compounds in the lab. cobalt chloride has been classified as a substance of very high concern by the european chemicals agency as it is a suspected carcinogen.

specification

co 24.10% min ni 0.020% max

fe 50ppm max pb 10ppm max

zn 25ppm max al 10ppm max

so4 80ppm max na 10ppm max

cu 30ppm max mg 40ppm max

mn 20ppm max si 30ppm max

cd 5ppm max as 5ppm max

application

- cobalt chloride is an established chemical inducer of hypoxia-like responses such as erythropoiesis. cobalt supplementation is not banned and therefore would not be detected by current anti-doping testing.

- cobalt chloride is a banned substance under the australian thoroughbred racing

- used as analytical reagent and ammonia absorber.

packing

25kg/bag

storage

store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area away from heat ,open flames, organic chemicals and light.