Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate is used in the preparation of pigments, as well as in the manufacture of other cobalt salts, which is used in porcelains and glass. It is used in storage batteries and electroplating baths, sympathetic inks, and as an additive to soils and animal feeds.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate is used in the preparation of pigments, as well as in the manufacture of other cobalt salts, which is used in porcelains and glass. It is used in storage batteries and electroplating baths, sympathetic inks, and as an additive to soils and animal feeds.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10026-24-1
• Molecular Formula: CoH14O11S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 281.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00149658
• InChI Key: MEYVLGVRTYSQHI-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: cobalt sulfate heptahydrate, cobalt 2+ sulfate heptahydrate, cobaltous sulfate heptahydrate, cobalt ii sulfate heptahydrate, cobalt monosulfate heptahydrate, dsstox_cid_340, dsstox_rid_75523, dsstox_gsid_20340, bieberite, coo4s.7h2o
• PubChem CID: 61444
• IUPAC Name: cobalt(2+);sulfate;heptahydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Co++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

• pH: 4
• Quantity: 100 g
• Linear Formula: CoSO₄·7H₂O
• UN Number: UN3077
• Merck Index: 14,2448
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 281.10 (154.99 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 2.03
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
• H360F-May damage fertility.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate, Cobaltsulfate

RUO – Research Use Only