COBALT SULFIDE (ICSC)

COBALT SULFIDE	ICSC: 1529

Date of Peer Review: April 2004

Cobalt monosulfide
Cobalt(II) sulfide

CAS #	1317-42-6	CoS
RTECS #	GG3325000	Molecular mass: 91.0
UN #
EC #	027-003-00-X

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 agent.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath. Wheezing.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	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 take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.

EU Classification
Symbol: Xi, N
R: 43-50/53
S: (2-)-24-37-60-61
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from strong oxidants.

IPCS
International
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 1999

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COBALT SULFIDE

ICSC: 1529

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
GREY POWDER OR REDDISH-SILVERY CRYSTALS.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic gases and irritating fumes including hydrogen sulfide and sulfur oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as cobalt) 0.02 mg/mł as TWA; A3; BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: (inhalable fraction) Sah; Carcinogen category: 2; Germ cell mutagen group: 3A; (DFG 2003).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
May cause mechanical irritation.

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: >1116°C
Density: 5.5g/cmł
Solubility in water: none

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. Do NOT take working clothes home. Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 1999

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