MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Cobalt Sulfate
Other Names: None.
Product Code: None.
UN No: None allocated Hazchem Code: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Sub Risk Class: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
Poison Schedule: Not scheduled.
Chemical Family: Cobalt salt of mineral acid
Uses: Chemical intermediate used in storage batteries; in electroplating; in pigment manufacture.
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Physical Appearance & Properties
Appearance & Odour: Red to blue crystals depending on degree of hydration.
Melting/softening point: Decomposes at 708掳C without melting.
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Not applicable.
Volatile materials: No specific data. Expected to be low at 100掳C.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Specific gravity: 3.1 approx
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive.
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Ingredients Worksafe Exposure Limits
TWA, mg/m3 STEL, mg/m3
Chemical Entity CAS No Proportion, %
Cobalt sulphate 10124-43-3 pure * not set not set
* Commercially pure.
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are also likely.
ll HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Health Effects:
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. The ingredients are not listed as
carcinogenic in Worksafe鈥檚 document 鈥淓xposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment鈥? (May 1995).
Acute Effects:
Swallowed: Data suggests that this product is harmful if swallowed.
Eye: This product is mildly irritating to the eyes. It is likely to cause mild discomfort such as watering and redness of the
eyes. However, this should quickly disappear once exposure is over.
Skin: This product is mildly irritating to skin. However, it is unlikely to cause more than minor discomfort or effects such
as itchiness, occasional small blisters or slight skin reddening.
Inhalation: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems.
First Aid:
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia.
Eyes: If product gets in eyes, wash material from them with running water. If they begin watering or reddening, take
special care in washing thoroughly.
Skin: If product gets on skin, thoroughly wash contacted areas. No further measures should normally be required
unless irritation is noticed. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: No first aid measures normally required. However, if vapours or dusts have been inhaled, and irritation has
developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or persists more than about 30
minutes, seek medical advice.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically. Note the nature of this product.
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lll PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Risk Phrases are: R40/22. Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed.
Exposure Standards:
A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not been established by NOHSC
Australia for any of the major ingredients in this product. There is a blanket limit of 10mg/m3 for dusts or mists when
limits have not otherwise been established.
Engineering Controls:
In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained. Values may be reduced by
process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If you
believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the process or
environment to reduce the problem.
Personal Protection:
Respiratory Protection: It is usually safe to not use a dust mask or respirator protection on account of this product.
However, if the product is being used in dusty or confined conditions, use of a mask or respirator may be preferred. For
help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS/NZS 1715.
Protective Gloves: Impermeable protective gloves should be worn when you are using this product, to prevent irritation.
For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear is suggested when using this product. It is always prudent to use protective
eyewear. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on Industrial Eye Protection.
Clothing: Clean overalls or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with an apron. Consult AS2919 for advice on
Industrial Clothing.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory. Consult AS/NZS2210 for advice on Occupational
Protective Footwear.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective
equipment before storing or re-using.
lV SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Safety Phrases are: S20. When using, do not eat or drink.
Storage & Transport
No special storage and transport requirements. This product has no UN classification. Not a Scheduled Poison.
Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames, and
make sure that the product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" below.
Spills & Disposals
In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Wear full protective clothing
including face mask, face shield and gauntlets. All skin areas should be covered. Thoroughly launder protective
clothing before storage or re-use. See above under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to
personal protective equipment. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable
product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage. Recycle containers wherever possible. After spills, wash area
preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services.
This material may be suitable for approved landfill. Dispose of only in accord with all regulations. Advise laundry of
nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
Fire & Explosion Hazard
There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Flammability limits: Not applicable. This product does not burn.
Extinguishing Media: This product does not burn. Use extinguishing media suited to the materials that are burning.
Special Fire Fighting procedures: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear safety boots,
non-flammable overalls, gloves, hat and preferably, goggles.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire decomposition products from this product may form irritating mixtures in
confined spaces.
Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
Decomposition Products: Oxides of sulfur (sulfur dioxide is a respiratory hazard) and other sulfur compounds, water,
cobalt compounds.
Materials to avoid: strong bases, ammonia and its solutions. Cobalt salts are used to catalyse some polymerisation
reactions such as in polyester fabrication processes. Avoid contact with this type of reagent and process.
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V OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥?, 1994.
Contact Points: AUSTRALIA
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
If ineffective: Dial 1100 (Exchange)
National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)
THIS MSDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE
PRODUCT AND HOW TO SAFELY HANDLE AND USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE. EACH USER SHOULD READ
THIS MSDS AND CONSIDER THE INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED
IN THE WORKPLACE INCLUDING IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER
INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD
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