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Cobalt

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Cobalt

Definition:

Cobalt overdose is poisoning from an overdose of cobalt.

Alternative Names:
Cobalt chloride; Cobalt oxide; Cobalt sulfate

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Poisonous Ingredient:

Cobalt

Where Found:

• Magnets in pigment manufacture
• Paint drying agents
• Vitamin B-12 (a metallic component)
• Exposure is seen in tool sharpeners and grinders, and miners

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.

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