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Cobalt Acetate
Cobalt Acetate
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Product Overview
Cobalt Acetate is a professional plating salt supplied by QLQ for zipper, hardware and metal-finishing plants. Standard packing: 25KG/DRUM. Regular supply for customers in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and other markets, with export-standard packing and documentation.
Product Identity (Encyclopaedia Card)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Cobalt Acetate |
| Chemical formula | Co(CH3COO)2·4H2O |
| CAS number | 6147-53-1 |
| Appearance | Red-violet crystals |
| Grade / type | Technical grade |
| Standard packing | 25 kg PP woven bag or kraft paper bag with PE inner liner; 25 kg fibre drum |
What it is and what it does. Cobalt acetate is used to build the cobalt content of cobalt-nickel and cobalt-tin baths and as a colouring and catalyst material in cobalt-containing conversion coatings.
- Red-violet crystals, soluble in water and in dilute acids.
- Preferred where the acetate anion is wanted instead of chloride or sulfate.
- Used in the formulation of some dark conversion colours on zinc die castings.
Typical Use in a Plating / Finishing Line
| Item | Typical guidance |
|---|---|
| Cobalt-nickel plating | As specified by analysis, typically 10-40 g/L Co(CH3COO)2.4H2O |
| Colouring formulations | As specified by the process recipe |
Safety, Handling & Storage
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hazard classification | Harmful / toxic (GHS06/08 depending on the metal) + skin sensitiser |
| Personal protective equipment | Nitrile gloves, goggles, dust mask, coverall; no eating or smoking in the work area |
| Spill / first aid | Sweep up dry, place in a labelled drum, rinse the area; do not discharge metal-bearing solution to drains |
| Storage | Dry, ventilated store, keep bags closed; segregate from acids, oxidisers and food; keep a COA and an MSDS with each batch |
| Transport | Classified and packed according to IATA/IMDG for the hazard class; UN number and packing group stated on the shipping documents |
Quality Documents Shipped With Every Batch
| Document | Comment |
|---|---|
| COA (certificate of analysis) | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| MSDS (safety data sheet) | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Packing list | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Commercial invoice | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Certificate of origin on request | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
Buyer Questions We Answer Every Week
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why does the bag smell of vinegar? | The salt releases a little acetic acid vapour; it is not a quality defect but keep the store ventilated. |
| What is the cobalt content? | About 23.7% Co; the exact assay is on each COA. |
| Product Name | Cobalt Acetate |
| Category | Plating Salt |
| Standard Packing | 25KG/DRUM |
| Net Weight | 25 KG per drum |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder or granules |
| MOQ | 1 drum / 1 bag |
| Delivery | 7-15 days after payment confirmation |
Key Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Purity / Assay | Industrial grade, COA available on request |
| Packaging Material | Plastic drum, sealed |
| Shelf Life | 12 months in sealed original packing |
| Origin | China |
| Documents | COA, MSDS, packing list, commercial invoice |
Packing & Storage
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 5-35 °C, away from direct sunlight |
| Humidity | Dry, ventilated warehouse; keep sealed against moisture |
| Stacking | Max 4 layers for drums, follow pallet markings for bags |
| Shelf Check | FEFO - first expired, first out |
Precautions
- Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles when handling
- Read MSDS before first use; keep away from incompatible materials
- Spill: collect with inert absorbent, do not wash into drains
- Store locked, out of reach of untrained personnel
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you provide COA / MSDS? | Yes, COA and MSDS are provided with every shipment. |
| What is the MOQ? | MOQ is 1 bag / 1 drum. Mixed loading of different chemicals is accepted. |
| Do you provide dosing guidance? | Yes, QLQ engineers provide free bath set-up and dosing consultation based on Hull-cell results. |
| How about shipping? | 7-15 days by sea or air depending on quantity and destination port. |
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