Compound record

Cobalt dichloride

Also known as COCl2

7646-79-9 · candidate list substance · reprotox

SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoringreprotox

Status

Current EU framework read, dates, and source-backed status context.

Lookup labels

COCl2 Cobalt muriateCobaltous dichlorideCobaltous chloride anhydrous

Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources

CAS 7646-79-9

Formula Cl2Co

Molecular weight 129.84 g/mol

InChIKey GVPFVAHMJGGAJG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Current status

EU status, SVHC, REACH, and POPs view

Cobalt dichloride is currently surfaced as candidate list substance in the EU.

The current imported view anchors this substance in CandidateList. The live rationale focuses on Carcinogenic (Article 57a) Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c), and this page is designed for fast status checks before deeper source review.

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Candidate List substancestatuslatest imported framework state

8 Mar 2026last checkedlatest authority check date captured

Who should care

Article suppliers and importers

Imported rationale

Carcinogenic (Article 57a) Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)

What to do next

Operational routes from the current status

Article duties

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Imported framework rows

Authority-backed detail

CandidateList 28 Oct 2008

Candidate List substance

Carcinogenic (Article 57a) Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)

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