COBALT (II) CHLORIDE 6 HYDRATE ACS

Safety Data Sheet
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1. PRODUCT:  Syn: Cobaltous chloride  CAS No.:  7791-13-1                   Weight: 237.93 g/mol 	Formula:  CI2Co*6H2O

2.HAZARDS: GHS Class: Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Germ Cell Mutagenicity (Category 2)  Skin Sensitization (Category 1)
Carcinogenicity, Inhalation (Category 1B)  Reproductive toxicity  (Category 1B) Respiratory sensitization (category 1)  Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)   Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
	
Signal word                  Danger
Hazard statement: H302: Harmful  if swallowed. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer by inhalation. H360: May damage fertility or unborn child. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. 
Precautionary statement: P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: DO not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Avoid breathing dust. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not drink, eat, smoke, when using this product. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P405: Store locked up. P304 + P341: If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P391: Collect spillage. P301 + P312 +P330: If Swallowed: Immediately Call Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth.
P302 + P350 +P310: If on skin: Wash w/ plenty of soap & water. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a Poison Center. {308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention. P333 + P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention. P342 + P311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call Poison Center. P363: Take off & wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.  P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3: Other Hazards: none

3. COMPOSITION, INFO ON INGREDIENTS:
Chemical  		                  CAS No.			Percent		           Hazardous
Cobalt chloride hexahydrate		7791-13-1		  >98%		            Yes 

4. FIRST AID: Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper & lower eyelids. Skin: Flush skin with soap & plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothes and shoes. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfulls water or milk to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.  If breathing as ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. 

5. FIRE FIGHTING: Info: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH, & full PPE. Irritating & highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomp/combustion.  Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Hazards: cobalt oxides, hydrogen chloride gas. Extinguishing: Use water spray, dry chem, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE: Info: Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8.   Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the PPE section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not let product enter drains. 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE: Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.  Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.  Store protected from light. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatibles. Do NOT store in direct sunlight. Light, Air, and Moisture Sensitive. 

8. EXPOSURE: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Chemical 			ACGIH	                 		NIOSH	                        	OSHA - Final PEL’s
Cobalt dichloride hexahydrate       	0.02 mg/m3 TWA 		none specified		none specified 

PPE: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick nitrile. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.  Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.  Hygiene: Avoid contact with skin, eyes & clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEM: Appearance: Blue powder.  Initial Boiling Point: 1,049°C at 1,013 hPa  Relative Density: 3.36g/cm3 
 		Partition coefficient: log Pow: 0.85 – (Lit,) Bioaccumulation is not expected. 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY: Stability: Stable at room temp in closed containers under normal storage & handling conditions. Light sensitive-Decomposes.  Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air. Decomposed to a yellow insoluble basic sulfate and Sulfuric acid. Avoid: High temp, incompatibles, light, moisture, strong oxidizing agents.  Incompatibilities: strong oxidizing agents. Haz Decomp:  Cobalt oxides, see sec. 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO: RTECS: GG0200000	LD50: Oral, rat:537 mg/kg; Skin, rat:  >2000 mg/kg, Eyes Irreversible effects
Extremely sensitive to mucus membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. 
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by ACGIH, NIOSH, or OSHA. 
IARC- Group 2A probably carcinogenic to humans.  NTP – RAHC Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen

12. ECOLOGICAL INFO: Fate: Bioaccumulation of cobalt may occur in aquatic settings.
Toxicity: Toxicity to fish LC50 – fathead minnow - 0,21 mg/l - ECHA
                 Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.   RCRA P-Series: None listed. 	RCRA U-Series: None listed. 

14. TRANSPORT INFO: RQ 10lbs    D.O.T.: none
IMDG: UN 3077, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Cobalt dichloride hexahydrate), 9, III,
 Marine pollutant – Yes
IATA: UN 3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Cobalt dichloride hexahydrate), 9, III,

15. REGULATORY INFO: SARA 311/312: Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard. SARA Section 302 No TPQ.
Section 313:  Cobalt dichloride hexahydrate CAS 7791-13-1  Rev. date 07/08/2015
STATE CAS#7791-13-1is not present on state lists from CA, MN, MA, FL.  MA Right to Know: CAS# 7791-13-1:  7791-13-1 Rev. 4/24/93   Pa Right to Know: CAS# 7791-13-1:  Rev. 4/24/93  NJ Right to Know: CAS# 9:  Cobalt chloride Rev. 4/24/93   California Prop.65 components: WARNING: This product contains a chemical to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm CAS# 7791-13-1:  Rev. 4/24/93
EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives 
Hazardous Symbols:    T + N	WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 7791-13-1:  3 
Canada - DSL/NDSL CAS# 7791-13-1is listed on Canada’s DSL List.     
Canada - WHMIS This product has a WHMIS classification of D1A, D2A. CAS# 7791-13-1is  listed on Canada’s Ingredient Disclosure List. 
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