Cobalt Chloride Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 255
Revision Date: June 23, 2015
Cobalt Chloride
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 1). May cause cancer (H350). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Sensitization, skin and respiratory (Category 1). May cause an allergic skin reaction or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H317+H334). Avoid breathing dust or fumes (P261).
Hazard class: Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2). Suspected of causing genetic defects (H341).
Hazard class: Reproductive toxicity (Category 1). May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360).
Cobalt chloride, as a solid, is a known human carcinogen (IARC-1).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Cobalt chloride hexahydrate
Synonyms: Cobalt(II) chloride; Cobaltous chloride; Cobalt dichloride
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7791-13-1 |
CoCl2•6H2O |
237.95 |
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Call a POISON CENTER or physician (P311). If inhaled:If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air. Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P341). If on skin: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes (P351). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P301+P330+P312).
Nonflammable solid. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Gather up material in a pile (do not sweep). Place in a suitable container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates and phosphates. Hygroscopic. Store in Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag. Store in a cool, dry place. Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Contaminated clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection (P285). Exposure guidelines: (as cobalt) PEL 0.1 mg/m3 (OSHA); TLV 0.02 mg/m3 (ACGIH)
Damp, red crystal. Odorless. Soluble: Water, alcohol, and acetone
Melting point: 87 °C Specific gravity: 1.92
Avoid contact with moisture, oxidizers, and alkali metals. Shelf life: Fair to poor, hygroscopic. Keep tightly closed. See Section 7 for further information.
Acute effects: Toxic, irritant, and possible sensitizer. Chronic effects: as a solid, known human carcinogen (IARC-1). Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RAT LD50: 766 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27f is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-589-4).
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