COBALT NAPHTHENATE (ICSC)

COBALT NAPHTHENATE	ICSC: 1093

Date of Peer Review: December 2000

Naphthenic acid, cobalt salt
Naftolite

CAS #	61789-51-3	Co(C₁₁H₁₀O₂)₂
RTECS #	QK8925000	Molecular mass: 407
UN #	2001
EC/EINECS #	263-064-0

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. See Notes.	NO open flames.	Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Wheezing.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Weakness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emrgency Card: TEC (R)-41G15.
NFPA Code: H 1; F 2; R 0;

Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.

IPCS
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Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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COBALT NAPHTHENATE

ICSC: 1093

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
BROWN AMORPHOUS OR BLUISH-RED SOLID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: (Inhalable fraction) skin absorption (H); sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (Sah); Carcinogen category: 2 Germ cell mutagen group: 3A (DFG 2009).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The aerosol irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 140°C
Density: 0.9 g/cmł
Solubility in water: none

Auto-ignition temperature: 276°C

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Cobalt naphthenate is used as a solution usually in mineral oils and spirits: 6% (cobalt) solution; boiling point: >150°C; specific gravity (water=1): 0.94-0.98; vapour density (air=1): 4.9. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. Card has been partially updated in April 2010: see Occupational Exposure Limits, Spillage Disposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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