Cobaltous Sulfate

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A reddish, toxic, metallic salt. Cobalt sulfate is used in the electrochemical industries, as a drier in paints and inks, as a coloring agent, in storage batteries and as a supplement for Vitamin B12 deficiency. Exposure to cobalt sulfate results in irritation of the skin, eyes and respiratory tract and affects the thyroid, lungs, heart and kidneys. Cobalt sulfate is mutagenic in mammalian cells and is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - COBALTOUS SULFATE - Cobalt Monosulfate Heptahydrate - Cobalt Sulfate - Cobalt Sulfate Heptahydrate - Cobalt Sulfate, 7-Hydrate - Cobalt(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate - Sulfuric Acid, Cobalt (2+) Salt (1:1) Heptahydrate