SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CC 355
Threshold Limited Value RTECS No. QU7355500 Toxicity data: Orl-rat LD50 691 mg/kg. As cobalt metal, dust or
ALDON 3 3
1533 W.Henrietta Rd. fume: TWA: 0.02 mg/m (ACGIH 1992-93); OSHA PEL 0.1 mg/m (Co)
CC 355
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
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CORPORATION Effective Date August 9, 1996
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure INHALATION: May cause upper respiratory tract irritation. EYES: May cause
irritation or acid burns. SKIN: Prolonged or repeated exposure causes irritation
and may result in an allergic skin reaction or acid burns. INGESTION: Harmful if
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE swallowed. May cause burns of the mouth, throat and stomach. Excessive
Product inhalation and/or ingestion of cobalt salts may affect the kidneys, lungs and thyroid.
COBALT NITRATE, 6-HYDRATE
CHEMTREC
0 Health 2
800-424-9300
Chemical
Emergency and
0
Cobaltous Nitrate, Hexahydrate 1
Synonyms INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
0
Fire
Day 716-226-6177
oxy First Aid Procedures If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. EYES: Flush
Formula Co(NO3)2鈥?6H2O 3
Reactivity thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids
NFPA
HAZARD RATING occasionally. Get medical attention. SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
HMIS *
Unit Size up to 2.5 Kg
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME INGESTION: If swallowed, if conscious, give one or two glasses of water to
0 1 2 3 4 drink, induce vomiting and call physician. Never give anything by mouth to
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an unconscious person.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable
Cobalt Nitrate, Hexahydrate 100% See Section V. Moisture, excessive temperature and heat.
Stable X
Incompatibility
Easily oxidized materials.
(Materials to Avoid)
DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
Hazardous
HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. Thermal decomposition or burning may produce oxides of nitrogen.
Decomposition Products
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Melting Point (掳F) 55掳C (131掳F) 1.88 (25掳C)
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) Not applicable. Not applicable.
by Volume (%) X
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) Not applicable. Not applicable.
=1)
(
Steps to be taken in case
Vapor Density (Air=1) Not applicable.
material is released or spilled Sweep up and place in a suitable container for
Solubility in Water Soluble. proper disposal.
Appearance & Odor Red, deliquescent crystals; slight nitric acid odor.
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State or Local laws.
Waste Disposal Method
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Lower
Flammable Limits in Air Upper
Flash Point
Non-combustible (NA). N/A Dispose of in a chemical landfill or contract a licensed chemical
% by Volume
(Method Used)
waste disposal service.
Extinguisher
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire.
Media
None should be needed in normal laboratory handling. If dusty conditions prevail, work in
Respiration Protection
a ventilation hood or wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved dust mask.
(Specify Type)
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Recommended. No.
Local Exhaust Special
PROCEDURES Ventilation Recommended. No.
Mechanical (General) Other
In fire conditions, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Rubber. Chemical safety glasses.
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Other Protective
Safety glasses, smock, apron, vented hood, proper gloves, and eye wash station.
Equipment
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
(1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.6, GUIDE PAGE NO. 35)
Precautions to be Taken
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Store in a cool, dry place away from combustible materials. Wash
in Handling & Storing
EXPLOSION HAZARDS thoroughly after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Other Precautions
Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition
products. Strong oxidizing agent; dangerous fire risk in contact with Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Deliquescent material.
organic materials. Avoid generating dust. Use with adequate ventilation.
Contact with other material may cause fire.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Revision Date 8/09/96 Michael Raszeja
No. 5 MR
Coordinator
D.O.T. NITRATES, INORGANIC, n.o.s. , (COBALT NITRATE), 5.1, UN 1477 The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these
Approved by U.S. Department of Labor "essentially similar" to form OSHA-20 materials and the safety and health of employees. * Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards. Printed on recycled paper.
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