MSDS Name: Cobalt (II) Nitrate
Hexahydrate
Catalog Numbers:
S79973, S79973-1, C378 500,
C378-500, C378500, S799731
Synonyms:
Nitric Acid Cobalt Salt
Hexahydrate
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific
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Fairlawn, NJ 07410
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS#
|
Chemical Name |
% | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 10026-22-9 |COBALT (II) NITRATE
HEXAHYDRATE | 100
| unlisted |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: T O
Risk Phrases: 22 42/43 8 49
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: red.
Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other
material may cause a
fire. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May
cause allergic
skin reaction. May be harmful if swallowed. May
cause cardiac
disturbances. Causes eye and skin irritation.
Causes digestive and
respiratory tract irritation. May cause blood
abnormalities.
Target Organs: Heart, respiratory system, red blood
cells.
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:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Excessive ingestion may increase red blood cells and
decrease blood pressure. May cause sensation of heat and
enlargement of the
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause
methemoglobinemia, cyanosis, convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea
(labored breathing), and death. May cause asthmatic attacks due to
allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Repeated exposure may cause allergic respiratory reaction (asthma).
**** 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.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
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. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Administration of Calcium Disodium EDTA may be useful in acute
poisoning with its use at the discretion of qualified medical
personnel.
**** 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. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials
may cause a fire. 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. Use water spray, dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Autoignition Temperature:Not
applicable.
Flash Point:
Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower:Not
available.
Explosion Limits, upper:Not
available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health:
2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 1
**** 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:
Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials.
Storage:
Do
not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed
container. 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
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH | NIOSH
|OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| COBALT (II) NITRATE|0.02
mg/m3 TWA |as Co: 0.05 mg/m3 |0.1 mg/m3 TWA
|
| HEXAHYDRATE
|(listed under ** |TWA (listed
| (dust and fume) |
|
| no name **). | under ** no name | (listed
under |
|
|
|**).as Co: 20 |** no name **). |
|
|
|mg/m3 IDLH |
|
|
|
|(listed under ** |
|
|
|
| no name **). |
|
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
COBALT (II) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE:
as
Co: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA (listed under ** no name **)
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:
red
Odor:
odorless
pH:
Not available.
Vapor Pressure:
Negligible.
Vapor Density:
Not available.
Evaporation Rate:
Negligible.
Viscosity:
Not applicable.
Boiling Point:
Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:
55-56C
Decomposition Temperature: 74 deg C
Solubility in water:
Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.49
Molecular Formula:
Co(NO3)2.6H2O
Molecular Weight:
291.0234
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable. However, may decompose if heated.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, excess heat, combustible materials, reducing
agents, temperatures above 100&C.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials:
Reacts violently if mixed with reducing agents, organic matter, and
other flammable and combustible materials including wood, paper,
sulfur, aluminum, phosphorus, hydroxylamine, phosphinates, alky
esters, ammounium hexacyanoferrate (4-), carbon, tin (II) chloride,
and flammable liquids.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Nitrogen oxides, irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has
not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 10026-22-9: QU7355500
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10026-22-9: Oral, rat: LD50 = 691 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
COBALT (II) NITRATE
HEXAHYDRATE -
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 **).
Epidemiology:
No
information available.
Teratogenicity:
No
information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No
information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No
information available.
Mutagenicity:
No
information available.
Other Studies:
No
data available.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Chemical waste generators must determine whether
a discarded chemical
is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification
determination are listed in
40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators
must consult state
and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure
complete and accurate
classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: UN1477
Packing Group: II
Canadian TDG
Shipping Name: NITRATES INORGANIC NOS (COBALTOUS
NITRATE)
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: UN1477
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10026-22-9 is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and
exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
Health &
Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA
Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 10026-22-9: acute, chronic, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains COBALT (II) NITRATE
HEXAHYDRATE (listed as **
undefined **), 100%, (CAS# 10026-22-9) which is subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR
Part 372.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 10026-22-9 listed as ** no name ** is listed as a hazardous air
pollutant (HAP).
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
by
OSHA.
STATE
COBALT (II) NITRATE
HEXAHYDRAT can be found on the following state
right to know lists: California,
(listed as ** no name **), New
Jersey, (listed as ** no name
**), Florida, (listed as ** no name
**), Pennsylvania, (listed as **
no name **), Minnesota, (listed as
** no name **), Massachusetts,
(listed as ** no name **).
The following statement(s)
is(are) made in order to comply with
the California Safe Drinking
Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains
COBALT (II) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE,
listed as ` ** undefined **', a
chemical known to the state of
California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk
Level:
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance
with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T O
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
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).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10026-22-9: 2
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D2B.
CAS# 10026-22-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10026-22-9 (listed as ** undefined **): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egyp
t: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
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 4/07/1998 Revision #4 Date: 10/06/2000
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