SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Cobalt
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9638
Signal Word DANGER
SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Sensitization, respiratory (Category 1). May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H334). Avoid breathing dust or fumes (P261).
Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 2). Suspected of causing cancer (H351). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202).
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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name
CAS Number
Formula
Formula Weight
Concentration
Cobalt
7440-48-4
Co
58.93
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or physician (P342+P311). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Nonflammable solid. Finely powdered dust is flammable when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes of cobalt. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Remove all ignition sources and water. Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #1. Store with metals and metal hydrides. Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area.
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection (P285). Exposure guidelines: (as metal dust and fume) PEL 0.1 mg/m3 (OSHA); TLV 0.02 mg/m3 (ACGIH)
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Gray, black, metallic solid. Odorless. Soluble: Nitric acid. Corrodes readily in air.
Boiling point: 2897 °C Melting point: 1494 °C Specific gravity: 8.92
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with acids and oxidizing agents. Contact of cobalt dust with strong oxidizers may cause fire and explosions. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Irritating dust, lung irritation, chest pain, and edema that may be fatal. Chronic effects: Possible carcinogen. Target organs: N.A.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
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