EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed.Hygroscopic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not
been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of
this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and
drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
**** 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. Runoff from
fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
**** 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. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. 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. Store
protected from moisture.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
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.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: black
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 895 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: O4Co3
Molecular Weight: 240.80
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture, excess heat,
reducing agents, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic gases, cobalt/cobalt oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 1308-06-1: GG2500000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1308-06-1: Oral, rat: LD50 = >5 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Cobalt (II,III) Oxide -
ACGIH: A3 - Animal Carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).
California: carcinogen; initial date 7/1/92 (listed as ** undefined **
OSHA: Possible select carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).
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
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Dangerous Goods Code:
UN Number:
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1308-06-1: 0
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 1308-06-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1308-06-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1308-06-1 (listed as ** undefined **): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt
:TWA 0.1 mg/m3
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 0.05 mg/m3;STEL 0.1 mg/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.05 mg/m3;Skin
OEL-GERMANY;Carcinogen
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 0.1 mg/m3;STEL 0.2 mg/m3
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.1 mg/m3
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.1 mg/m3
OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.1 mg/m3;Carcinogen
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.1 mg/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1308-06-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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