Cobalt Sulfate, Heptahydrate Crystal Reagent

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1 Safety Data Sheet Cobalt Sulfate, Heptahydrate Crystal Reagent 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Cobalt Sulfate, Heptahydrate Crystal Reagent Synonyms/Generic Names: None Product Number: 1565 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI For More Information Call: (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30) In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC or (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Target organ effect, Harmful by ingestion, Respiratory sensitizer, Carcinogen Target Organs: Lungs, Thyroid Signal Words: Danger Pictograms: GHS Classification: Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1 Toxic to reproduction Category 1 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H302 Harmful if swallowed. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Revised on 01/22/2013 Page 1 of 6

2 Precautionary Statements: P201 P261 P273 P308+P313 P501 Obtain special instructions before use. Avoid breathing dust/fume/mist/gas/vapors/spray. Avoid release to the environment. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Potential Health Effects May cause eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. NFPA Ratings Health 2 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard HMIS Ratings Health 2 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Personal E 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Weight % CAS # Cobalt Sulfate, heptahydrate EINECS# / ELINCS# Formula Molecular Weight > CoSO 4 +7H 2 O g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion In case of eye contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention immediately. Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention. Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately. 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Use flooding quantities of water to cool containers. Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes (sulfur oxides, cobalt oxides) under fire conditions. (See also Stability and Reactivity section). 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Revised on 01/22/2013 Page 2 of 6

3 Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to a federal/national or local reporting requirements. Cleanup personnel need personal protection from inhalation and skin/eye contact. Evacuate and ventilate the area. Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and place in suitable containers for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste or cleanup materials in accordance with local regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Isolate from oxidizing materials. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity Cobalt Sulfate 0.1 mg/m 3 (as Co) PEL OSHA 0.02 mg/m 3 TLV ACGIH 0.05 mg/m 3 (as Co) REL NIOSH 20 mg/m (as Co) IDLH OSHA TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work. TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work. REL: Recommended Exposure Limit PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes. IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels CEIL: Ceiling Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Wear neoprene or nitrile gloves, protective clothing appropriate to the risk of exposure. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. Have supplies and equipment for neutralization and running water available. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Odor Odor threshold Red crystals No Odor Not Applicable Revised on 01/22/2013 Page 3 of 6

4 ph Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility (ies) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature 98 C (208 F) Not Flammable Not Flammable Not Explosive Completely soluble in water 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur. None Strong oxidizers. Sulfur oxides, cobalt oxides. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Respiratory Ingestion Carcinogenicity IARC ACGIH NTP OSHA LD 50 Oral - rat mg/kg 2B - Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans (Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate) No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen (Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate). No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure May cause eye irritation. Burns, pain, watering eyes. Inhalation Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Coughing, shortness of breath, burning, choking, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache or nausea. Redness, irritation, itching and pain, dermatitis. Ingestion Weakness, confusion, central nervous system effects, nausea and skin eruptions. Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Spermatogenesis Paternal Effects: Testes, epididymis, sperm duct. Genotoxicity in vitro - Hamster. Revised on 01/22/2013 Page 4 of 6

5 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Aquatic Vertebrate Aquatic Invertebrate Terrestrial Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility in Soil PBT and vpvb Assessment Other Adverse Effects Not readily biodegradable 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Residues Product Containers Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste products or residues. Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT TDG IMDG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO No 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status DSCL (EEC) California Proposition 65 SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 311 SARA 312 SARA 313 WHMIS Canada All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. Listed: Cobalt Sulfate, Heptahydrate Not Listed Not Listed Cobalt Sulfate, Heptahydrate Cobalt Sulfate, Heptahydrate Listed: Cobalt Sulfate, Heptahydrate Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). Revised on 01/22/2013 Page 5 of 6

6 16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Revision 1 01/22/2013 Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. ( Columbus ) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. Revised on 01/22/2013 Page 6 of 6