EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. May cause sensitization by
inhalation and skin contact. May cause sensitization by skin
contact.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or
dermatitis. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction,
which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote:
None reported.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep
containers tightly closed.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10026-24-1:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as cobalt compounds): 0.1 mg/m
TWA (as Co)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as cobalt compounds): 0.3 mg/
STEL (as Co)
Japan: (listed as cobalt compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 OEL (as Co)
Malaysia: (listed as cobalt, inorganic compounds): 0.02 mg/m3 TWA
Co)
Spain: (listed as cobalt, inorganic compounds): 0.02 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Co)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: red-pink
Odor: None reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 788 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: 206 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 788 deg F
Solubility in water: 60.4% (3 C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.948 @ 25C
Molecular Formula: CoSO4.7H2O
Molecular Weight: 281.0846
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, moisture.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
None reported. .
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of sulfur.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 10026-24-1: GG3200000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10026-24-1: Oral, rat: LD50 = 582 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate -
California: carcinogen, initial date 6/2/00
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen (listed as Soluble cobalt (II) salts).
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10026-24-1: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 10026-24-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10026-24-1 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
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profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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