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COBALT (II) CHLORIDE
ICSC: 0783
Peer-Review Status: 21.04.2004 Validated
Cobalt dichloride
Cobalt muriate
Cobaltous chloride 
CAS #: 7646-79-9 RTECS #: GF9800000
UN #: 3288
EC #: 027-004-00-5
EINECS #: 231-589-4
 		    Formula: CoCl2
Molecular mass: 129.8

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!   
Inhalation Cough. Shortness of breath. Wheezing.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin   Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.  Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 49-22-42/43-50/53; S: (2)-22-53-45-60-61; Note: E, 1 
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT5-III.  Dry. Separated from strong oxidants. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
PALE BLUE HYGROSCOPIC POWDER. TURNS PINK ON EXPOSURE TO AIR AND MOISTURE. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (as Co): 0.02mg/m³ as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK (inhalable fraction): Carcinogen category: 2; Germ cell mutagen group: 3A; Skin absorption (H); Sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (SAH); (DFG 2008). 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause asthma. The substance may have effects on the heart, thyroid and bone marrow. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 1049°C
Melting point: 735°C
Density: 3.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 53
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.85   		The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
The recommendations on this Card also apply to Cobalt (II) chloride hydrates: Cobalt (II) chloride hexahydrate (CAS 7791-13-1), Cobalt (II) chloride dihydrate (CAS 14216-74-1). 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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