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Cobalt Chloride


Cobalt Chloride has been classified by IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) in Group 2B which states Cobalt Chloride is a possible carcinogenic to humans. Cobalt Chloride is very toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long term adverse effects in the environment.

Common Uses:

Blue Cobalt Chloride Pink Cobalt Chloride

The most common use for Cobalt Chloride is in a type of Desiccant
named Blue Indicating Silica Gel. This product is in bead form and
will turn from Blue to Pink when full absorbed. This is one of the
most widely used indicating desiccant products and poses health
risks and environmental issues.


Alternative Solution:


Blue Indicating Silica Gel is being replaced with an alternative product that is reformulated and does not contain Cobalt Chloride, this is Orange Indicating Silica Gel. It has the same moisture absorption capacity and the indicating beads turn from Orange to Dark Green when fully absorbed.

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