COBALT(II) SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE | ICSC: 1396 (March 2001) |
CAS #: 10026-24-1 |
EC Number: 233-334-2 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
---|---|---|---|
FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
---|---|---|---|
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear 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 refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & 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. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from strong oxidants. | |
PACKAGING | |
COBALT(II) SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE | ICSC: 1396 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
---|---|
Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
|
Formula: CoSO4 . 7H2O |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
---|---|
Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
|
Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
|
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
---|
TLV: (as Co, inhalable fraction): 0.02 mg/m3, as TWA; (DSEN); (RSEN); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); BEI issued. MAK: (as Co, inhalable fraction): skin absorption (H); sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (SAH); carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 3A |
ENVIRONMENT |
---|
See Notes. |
NOTES |
---|
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated but data on cobalt ion suggest that it may be hazardous to aquatic organisms. See ICSC 0783. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
---|---|---|
EC Classification Symbol: T, N; R: 49-22-42/43-50/53; S: (2)-22-53-45-60-61; Note: E |
All rights reserved. The published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Neither ILO nor WHO nor the European Commission shall be responsible for the interpretation and use of the information contained in this material. | |
See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations