Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 257
Revision Date: March 25, 2014
Cobalt Oxide
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9648
Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Sensitization, skin (Category 1). May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317). 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).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Cobalt oxide
Synonyms: Cobalt(II) (III) oxide; Cobaltic-cobaltous oxide
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1308-06-1 |
Co3O4 |
240.8 |
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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. 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 (P302+P352). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P333+P313). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
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
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.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #4. Store with hydroxides, oxides, silicates and carbonates. Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace (P272). Exposure guidelines: (as cobalt) PEL 0.1 mg/m3 (OSHA); TLV 0.02 mg/m3 (ACGIH)
Black powder. Odorless. Soluble: Acids and alkalies. Insoluble in water.
Melting point: 895 °C (decomposes) Specific gravity: 6.1
Avoid contact with moisture and reducing agents. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: N.A. Chronic effects: Possible carcinogen. Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RAT LD50: 5000 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 #26a is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (215-157-2).
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