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Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis)
Description
Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate is used in the preparation of pigments and other cobalt salts. 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.

Specifications
Specifications
Color | Red |
pH | 4 |
Physical Form | Crystalline Aggregates |
Quantity | 25 g |
Linear Formula | CoSO4·7H2O |
UN Number | UN3077 |
Merck Index | 14,2448 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
IUPAC Name | cobalt(2+);sulfate;heptahydrate |
Formula Weight | 281.10 (154.99 Anhydrous) |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H317-H334-H341-H350i-H360F |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H334-H350-H360-H341-H302-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P281-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P341-P308+P313-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 233-334-2 |
RTECSNumber | GG3200000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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