Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate

Cobalt chloride can be present in almost any metallic object. It can also be present in dyes, including hair dyes, cosmetics dyes, and leather dyes. Cobalt sulfate is primarily used in the preparation of pigments.

Patients allergic to cobalt should decrease their contact with the items listed, particularly cobalt used in jewelry. Substitutes include earrings, necklaces, and other jewelry made from stainless steel or plastic. Cobalt is frequently combined with nickel, chromium, and/or other metals.

Patients allergic to cobalt should check their cosmetics and hair dyes for the presence of cobalt by reading the labels. Many substitutes are available. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is not enough information, ask your pharmacist or retailer, or contact the company directly. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure. If you are engaged in an occupation or hobby that entails contact with products listed below, you should discuss this with

your physician.

Potential co-reactive/cross-reactive substances: