Cobalt (II) Oxide

Hot Spots Unit Risk and Cancer Potency values

Unit Risk Factor:  7.7 × 10–3 (µg/m3)–1

Inhalation Slope Factor:  27 (mg/kg-day)–1

Air Toxics Hot Spots Notice

Notice of Adoption of Revised Cancer Inhalation Unit Risk Factors for Cobalt Sulfate Heptahydrate and Water-Soluble Cobalt Compounds

CAS Number

1307-96-6

Synonym

Cobaltous oxide, Cobalt monoxide

Occurrence/Use

Cobalt(II) oxide or cobalt monoxide is an inorganic compound that appears as olive-green to red crystals, or as a greyish or black powder. It is used extensively in the ceramics industry as an additive to create blue colored glazes and enamels as well as in the chemical industry for producing cobalt(II) salts.

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