RoC Review of Cobalt and Cobalt Compounds that Release Cobalt Ions In Vivo

Primary Uses or Exposures
- Class that includes cobalt metal and both water-soluble and poorly water-soluble cobalt compounds that release cobalt ions in vivo (hereinafter collectively refer to as cobalt).
- Used primarily in the production of metal alloys or carbide for a variety of commercial and medical application. Some cobalt compounds are used as pigments for glass, ceramics, and pottery. A more recent use is in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics and solar panels, i.e., "green energy."
- People are exposed to cobalt from industries that refine cobalt from ores, produce cobalt, use cobalt-containing products, and recycle cobalt-containing electronics.
- People are potentially exposed to cobalt from failed surgical implants.
- In their everyday lives, the public may be exposed to low levels of cobalt through food, drinking contaminated water, and living near industrial sites.
Documents
Date | Document |
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Oct 01, 2014 | RoC Concept |
Mar 09, 2015 | RoC Protocol |
Jul 01, 2015 | Literature Search Strategy |
Apr 22, 2016 | RoC Monograph - Final (Abstract) Preferred Citation: National Toxicology Program (NTP). 2016. Report on Carcinogens monograph on cobalt and cobalt compounds that release cobalt ions in vivo. Research Triangle Park, NC: National Toxicology Program. RoC Monograph 06. https://doi.org/10.22427/ROC-MGRAPH-06 |
Meetings & Events
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Jul 22, 2015 | Peer Review of the Draft RoC Monograph on Cobalt and Certain Cobalt Compounds | Expert Panels - RoC |
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Dec 01, 2015 | NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting | Board of Scientific Counselors |
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Apr 16, 2014 | NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting | Board of Scientific Counselors |
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Related Links
- Abstract for TOX-05
- Abstract for TR-471
- Abstract for TR-581
- Testing Status of Cobalt 10204-K
- Testing Status of Cobalt Naphthenate M88222
- Testing Status of Cobalt Sulfate 10228-S
- Testing Status of Cobalt Sulfate Heptahydrate M88032
- Testing Status of Cobaltocene M20415
- Testing Status of Cobaltous Chloride M070004
Public Comments