Cobalt hydrocarbonyl (as Co)
Synonyms & Trade Names Hydrocobalt tetracarbonyl, Tetracarbonylhydridocobalt, Tetracarbonylhydrocobalt
CAS No. 16842-03-8		RTECS No. GG0900000		DOT ID & Guide
Formula HCo(CO)₄		Conversion		IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL : TWA 0.1 mg/m³ OSHA PEL †: none				Measurement Methods None available
Physical Description Gas with an offensive odor.
MW: 172.0	BP: ?	FRZ: -15°F	Sol: 0.05%	VP: >1 atm	IP: ?
	Fl.P: NA (Gas)	UEL: ?	LEL: ?	RGasD: 5.93
Flammable Gas
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Air [Note: Unstable gas that decomposes rapidly in air at room temperature to cobalt carbonyl & hydrogen.]
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
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes) 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
Respirator Recommendations Not available. Important additional information about respirator selection
See also: INTRODUCTION

Cobalt hydrocarbonyl (as Co)