Toxicological Profile for Cobalt
CAS#: 7440-48-4
Toxicological Profile Information
The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties.
A useful two page information sheet, the ToxFAQsā¢, is also available.
Toxicological Profile Access
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Complete Profilepdf icon[PDF - 6.12 MB]
Preface/Table of Contentspdf icon[PDF - 656 KB]
1. Relevance to Public Healthpdf icon[PDF - 407 KB]
2. Health Effectspdf icon[PDF - 2.9 MB]
3. Toxicokinetics, Susceptible Populations, Biomarkers, Chemical Interactionspdf icon[PDF - 901 KB]
4. Chemical and Physical Informationpdf icon[PDF - 346 KB]
5. Potential for Human Exposurepdf icon[PDF - 963 KB]
6. Adequacy of the Databasepdf icon[PDF - 331 KB]
7. Regulations and Guidelinespdf icon[PDF - 292 KB]
8. Referencespdf icon[PDF - 473 KB]
Appendicespdf icon[PDF - 1.9 MB]
Reference
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR). 2024. Toxicological Profile for Cobalt.
Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Public Health Service.
Disclaimer
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