Cobalt(ous) Chloride

CoCl₂ ^.6H₂O

FW: 237.95

HAZARD ALERT: Avoid contact with moisture, oxidizers, and alkali metals.

[DO NOT store near combustible materials]

LD₅₀ 766 mg/kg

Synonym: cobalt (II) chloride, cobalt dichloride

Storage: Inorganic #3 [Cabinet 2; shelf 3]

Shelf Life: Indefinite

Soluble: Water soluble.

Color: Damp red crystals

Odor: Odorless

CAS No. 7791-13-1

M.p. 230^oF

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