SAFETY DATA SHEET Cobalt

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1 Cobalt Page 1 of 9 SAFETY DATA SHEET Cobalt The safety data sheet is in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/830 of 28 May 2015 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) SECTION 1: Identification of the substance / mixture and of the company / undertaking Date issued Product identifier Product name Cobalt REACH Reg. No CAS no EC no Article no. Extended SDS with ES incorporated NORILSK PRIME, NORILSK I, NORILSK II, NORILSK III, K1AY, K1A, K1, K2 Yes 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the substance/preparation Uses advised against 1. Manufacture of cobalt 2. Use of cobalt in the manufacture of inorganic cobalt substances (intermediate use) 3. Use of cobalt in the manufacture of cobalt carboxylates and resinates (intermediate use) 4. Manufacture of cobalt in the catalyst industry 5. Industrial use of cobalt as catalyst 6. Manufacture and industrial use of cobalt containing alloys, steels and tools 7. Industrial use of cobalt in surface treatment processes 8. Manufacture and industrial use of batteries using cobalt 9. Industrial use of cobalt in the manufacture of inorganic pigments & frits, glass, ceramic ware, varistors and magnets (calcination/sintering processes) 10. Manufacture, formulation and industrial use of coating and inks using cobalt as drier, pigment (and pre-formulation of paints) None Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer Company name JSC Kola GMK Postal address Monchegorsk-7 Postcode City Murmansk Region Country Russian Federation Tel +7(81536) Fax +7(81536) product.safety@nornickel.fi 1.4. Emergency telephone number

2 Cobalt Page 2 of 9 Emergency telephone Description: 3E EH&S Mission Control Center: / Access Code: SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP / GHS] Resp. Sens. 1A; H334 Skin Sens. 1; H317 Repr. 2; H361 Acute tox. 4; H302 Carc. 1B; H350i Aquatic Chronic 4; H Label elements Hazard Pictograms (CLP) Signal word Hazard statements Precautionary statements Other Label Information (CLP) Danger H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice / attention. CLP Article 23 d labelling derogation 2.3. Other hazards PBT / vpvb The PBT and vpvb criteria of Annex XIII to the regulation does not apply to inorganic substances. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Substance Identification Classification Contents Cobalt CAS no.: EC no.: REACH Reg. No.: SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures Resp. Sens. 1; H334 Skin Sens. 1; H317 Aquatic Chronic 4; H413 Repr. 2; H361 Acute tox. 4; H302 Carc. 1B; H350i 98,3 99,98 % Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Remove affected person from the immediate area. Ensure supply of fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Consult a physician. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

3 Cobalt Page 3 of 9 Ingestion Rinse mouth. Consult a physician Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed General symptoms and effects Treat symptomatically Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Medical treatment Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Improper extinguishing media The product itself does not burn. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment e.g.: Dry powder; Carbon dioxide (CO2); Water spray jet; Foam; None Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Fire and explosion hazards In the event of fire the following can be released: Metallic oxides; 5.3. Advice for firefighters Personal protective equipment Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures General measures Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid dust formation. Avoid release to the environment Environmental precautions Environmental precautionary measures Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Other information Recover the product and place in a suitable container for reuse Reference to other sections Other instructions See also section 8,13 SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Handling Take note of Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Use mechanical ventilation in case of handling which causes formation of dust. Avoid generating excess dust. Protective Safety Measures Advice on general occupational hygiene Private clothes and working clothes should be kept separately.

4 Cobalt Page 4 of Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place. Incompatible products Acids; Oxidiser storage Specific end use(s) Specific use(s) Exposure scenario is attached. Further information : SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Substance Identification Value TWA Year Cobalt and its inorganic compounds Other Information about threshold limit values DNEL / PNEC TWA (8h): 0,02 mg/m3 SUBSTANCE. CAS No. Cobalt LTEL (8 hr TWA mg/m³) 0.1 WEL, OEL (United Kingdom) 0.1 OSHA, USA 0.05 NIOSH, USA 0.02 TLV (ACGIH), USA 0.05 NOHSC, Australia 0.1 Minister of Labour, South Africa 0.02 SER, Netherland Substance DNEL Cobalt Group: Industrial Route of exposure: Long-term dermal (local) Remarks: 40 µg/m³ Group: Consumer Route of exposure: Long-term inhalation (local) Remarks: 6.3 µg/m³ Group: Consumer Route of exposure: Long-term oral (systemic) Remarks: 9.5 µg/kg bw/day PNEC Route of exposure: Freshwater Remarks: 0.51 µg/l Route of exposure: Saltwater Remarks: 2.36 µg Co/L Route of exposure: Sediment Remarks: fresh water 11.2 mg Co/kg sediment dry wt marine water 9.5 mg Co/kg sediment dry wt Route of exposure: Sewage treatment plant STP Route of exposure: Sewage treatment plant STP Remarks: mg Co/L 8.2. Exposure controls

5 Cobalt Page 5 of 9 Precautionary measures to prevent exposure Product-related measures to prevent exposure Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust. Avoid repeated exposure. Eye / face protection Suitable Eye Protection Use eye protection. Wear full-face visor or shield. Hand protection Suitable gloves type Suitable materials Wear protective gloves. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Butyl rubber. Neoprene. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Skin protection Suitable protective clothing Wear appropriate clothing to prevent reasonably probable skin contact. Wear special protective clothing. Respiratory protection Recommended type of equipment Use respiratory equipment with particle filter, type P3. Hygiene / environmental Specific hygiene measures Isolate contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Personal protection must be kept separate from other clothes. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Appropriate environmental exposure control Environmental exposure controls The employer shall fulfill requirements of IPPC Directive. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state Colour Odour ph Melting point / melting range Boiling point / boiling range Flash point Flammability (solid, gas) Vapour pressure Silver Solid. Silver. odourless Status: In delivery state Comments: insoluble Comments: 1494 Comments: 2927 Comments: Not relevant. The product is not flammable. Comments: Not relevant. Specific gravity Value: 8,89 Temperature: 20 C Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water Spontaneous combustability Explosive properties Oxidising properties Comments: Not relevant. inorganic Comments: The product is not flammable. Not explosive no oxidizing

6 Cobalt Page 6 of Other information SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity Reactivity Reactivity No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use Chemical stability Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions Possibility of hazardous reactions Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid Avoid dust formation. Heat Incompatible materials Materials to avoid Acids ; Strong oxidizing agents Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products Metallic oxides; SECTION 11: Toxicological information Information on toxicological effects Substance Acute toxicity Cobalt Type of toxicity: Acute Effect Tested: LD50 Route of exposure: Oral Value: 550 mg/kg Animal test species: Rat Type of toxicity: Acute Effect Tested: LD50 Route of exposure: Dermal Value: > 2000 mg/kg Other information regarding health hazards Type of toxicity: Acute Effect Tested: LC100 Route of exposure: Inhalation (dust) Animal test species: Rat Comments: 50 μg Co/L D50=2.4 μm mmad = 2,75-3,26) especially fine dust/powder Assessment of skin corrosion / irritation, classification General respiratory or skin sensitisation According to the classification criteria of the European Union, the product is not considered as being a skin irritant. According to the classification criteria of the European Union, the product is not considered as being an eye irritant. Skin and respiratory sensitizer Skin Sens 1: H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

7 Cobalt Page 7 of 9 Resp Sens 1 B : H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Assessment carcinogenicity classification Reproductive toxicity Assessment specific target organ SE, classification Aspiration hazard, comments None. Carc. 1B H350i May cause cancer by inhalation. Repr. 2 H361 Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child Not relevant. Not relevant. SECTION 12: Ecological information Toxicity Ecotoxicity Aquatic Chronic 4. H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. By analogy with similar materials: Cobalt dichloride. Fish: LC50 = 1.5µg/l (Fresh water) Aquatic invertebrates: LC50 = 0.61 mg/l (Fresh water) ; 2.32 mg/l (Sea water) EC10 (Fresh water Fish) = mg/l. NOEC Aquatic invertebrates: = 5.47 µg/l (Fresh water) ; 206 µg/l (Sea water) Algae: LC50 = 144 µg/l (Fresh water) ; 24.1 µg/l (Sea water) NOEC Algae = 4.9 µg/l (Fresh water) ; 1.23 µg/l (Sea water) Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential Aquatic plants: Bioconcentration factor (BCF) : > Aquatic invertebrates: BCF <300. Fresh water, Fish: BCF/ BAF <10. Marine, Fish: BCF/ BAF <10. The substance has low potential for bioaccumulation Mobility in soil Results of PBT and vpvb assessment PBT assessment results The PBT and vpvb criteria of Annex XIII to the regulation does not apply to inorganic substances Other adverse effects SECTION 13: Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods Specify the appropriate methods of disposal Other Information Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible. Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations. Contact manufacturer. If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations. Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

8 Cobalt Page 8 of 9 SECTION 14: Transport information UN number Comments Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations UN proper shipping name Comments Transport hazard class(es) Comments Packing group Comments Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations Environmental hazards Comments Special precautions for user Special safety precautions for user Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Transport In Bulk Value (Yes/No) No SECTION 15: Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Chemical safety assessment Chemical safety assessment performed Yes SECTION 16: Other information List of relevant H-phrases (Section 2 and 3). Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP / GHS] Exposure scenario H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H350i May cause cancer by inhalation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. Resp. Sens. 1A; H334 Skin Sens. 1; H317 Repr. 2; H361 Acute tox. 4; H302 Carc. 1B; H350i Aquatic Chronic 4; H413 ES_ 0_Cobalt - NN_SEV [GB-ENG].pdf

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