**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7791-13-1 |Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate | >98 | unlisted |
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Hazard Symbols: T N
Risk Phrases: 22 42/43 49 50/53
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin
contact. May cause cancer by inhalation. Very toxic to aquatic
organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.Dangerous for the environment.
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. May interfere with blood clotting. May cause thyroid
abnormalities. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes delayed lung injury. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May
cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the
respiratory tract. May cause asthma and shortness of breath.
Chronic:
Cobalt compounds may cause cancer based upon animal studies.
**** 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 water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. 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 breathing
is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
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.
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose
upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding 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. 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 cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances.
**** 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.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7791-13-1:
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.
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: purple
Odor: none reported
pH: 4.6 @ M solution.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 110 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 86 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: 77 g/100ml (0C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.92
Molecular Formula: CoCl2.6H2O
Molecular Weight: 237.93
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizers and alkali metals. Absorbs NH3 from air. .
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, irritating and toxic fumes and gases,
cobalt/cobalt oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7791-13-1: GG0200000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7791-13-1: Oral, rat: LD50 = 766 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = >2
gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate -
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen (listed as Soluble cobalt (II) salts).
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 9
UN Number: 3077
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 9
UN Number: 3077
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 9
UN Number: 3077
Packing group: III
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T N
Risk Phrases:
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7791-13-1: 2
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
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CAS# 7791-13-1 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
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