Cobalt Chloride

Product Code : SCL-LC-12200

The Cobalt Chloride Lab Reagent is an inorganic cobalt(II) chloride chemical used in authorised chemistry, analytical, teaching and research laboratories for cobalt salt studies, moisture-indicator demonstrations and method-specific analytical work. It is suitable for trained laboratory users, supervised institutions, colleges for cobalt salt studies, moisture-indicator demonstrations and method-specific analytical work. It is suitable for trained laboratory users, supervised institutions, colleges, universities, analytical labs and procurement buyers requiring documented reagent supply.

Product Description

Cobalt Chloride from Science Lab Supplies is positioned as a laboratory chemical for controlled institutional use. The supplied product name confirms cobalt chloride as the reagent identity, but hydrate form, pack size, assay, grade, batch number, SDS and Certificate of Analysis must be verified before final catalogue publication.

Cobalt chloride is also known as cobalt(II) chloride or cobaltous chloride. The anhydrous form is represented as CoCl₂, while the common hexahydrate is represented as CoCl₂·6H₂O. Because colour, molecular weight, handling and labelling depend on hydrate form, final label and COA verification is required.

Key Features

• Defined chemical class: inorganic cobalt(II) chloride salt for authorised laboratory use.
• Cobalt salt reagent: suitable for approved chemistry and analytical procedures where cobalt chloride is specified.
• Hydrate form to confirm: anhydrous, hexahydrate or other hydrate form must be verified.
• Moisture-indicator value: useful in controlled demonstrations of cobalt chloride colour change where permitted.
• Pack size to confirm: bottle quantity or net weight must be checked before publication.
• Grade to confirm: do not claim LR, AR, ACS or analytical grade without documentation.
• SDS-led handling: cobalt compounds require PPE, exposure control and controlled waste collection.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• Cobalt Chloride container, pack size
• Product label with batch, grade and hydrate-form details
• Safety Data Sheet 
• Certificate of Analysis 
• Outer packaging, tamper seal and export documentation 

Applications / Uses

• Moisture-indicator demonstrations under approved laboratory methods
• Teaching transition-metal salt chemistry in supervised laboratories
• Preparation of cobalt chloride solutions where specified by an approved method
• Analytical chemistry procedures requiring documented cobalt salt supply
• Research work involving cobalt ions or chloride salts
• Training on hazardous reagent labelling, weighing, dissolution and waste handling

How to Use the Cobalt Chloride

1. Verify the label, hydrate form, CAS number, grade, batch number and expiry date before use.
2. Read the current Safety Data Sheet and institutional cobalt-compound handling procedure.
3. Wear suitable PPE, including gloves, eye protection and a lab coat.
4. Use a clean, dry spatula and balance to weigh only the required quantity.
5. Dissolve or use the reagent only according to the approved laboratory method.
6. Avoid dust generation, inhalation, ingestion, skin contact and eye contact.
7. Close the container immediately after dispensing.
8. Collect residues according to laboratory rules for cobalt-containing chemical waste.

Safety note: Cobalt Chloride Lab Reagent must be handled as a hazardous laboratory chemical. Cobalt(II) chloride may cause sensitisation and is associated with carcinogenic and reproductive-toxicity concerns. Do not dispose of cobalt-containing residues into drains.

Care & Maintenance

• Store in a tightly closed, clearly labelled container in a dry chemical-storage area.
• Protect from moisture, contamination, heat and incompatible substances.
• Use clean, dry tools to prevent cross-contamination and unwanted hydration changes.
• Do not use if the container is damaged, unlabelled, contaminated, caked or beyond verified shelf life.

Why Choose Science Lab Supplies

Science Lab Supplies manufactures and exports scientific laboratory instruments, lab experiment setups, science kits, mathematics kits, didactic models and STEM models. Its lab-chemical and chemistry-lab range supports practical science teaching, analytical work and institutional procurement. For Cobalt Chloride Lab Reagent, final publication should include verified pack size, hydrate form, assay, grade, SDS, COA and batch documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cobalt Chloride Lab Reagent used for?

Cobalt Chloride Lab Reagent is used in authorised chemistry laboratories for cobalt salt studies, moisture-indicator demonstrations, solution preparation and approved analytical procedures.

What is the formula of cobalt chloride?

Anhydrous cobalt chloride is written as CoCl₂. Cobalt chloride hexahydrate is written as CoCl₂·6H₂O.

What is the CAS number of cobalt chloride?

Anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride is commonly listed as CAS 7646-79-9, while cobalt chloride hexahydrate is commonly listed as CAS 7791-13-1. Confirm the supplied hydrate form before publishing.

Is cobalt chloride hazardous?

Yes. Cobalt chloride should be handled as a hazardous laboratory chemical because it may cause sensitisation, asthma after repeated exposure and other serious health effects.

What pack size is available?

The pack size is not confirmed. Add bottle quantity or net weight only after checking the final Science Lab Supplies product specification.

Can cobalt chloride be used in schools?

Only authorised school or college laboratories with trained supervision, SDS access, PPE, restricted storage and cobalt-waste controls should handle cobalt chloride.

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