Dicobalt octacarbonyl, stabilized

Hazard statements (CLP)

H251, H302+H312, H304, H316, H317, H330, H334, H351, H361, H412

Code

Statements

H251

Self-heating; may catch fire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Red brown Organic Emergency Overview Self-heating; may catch fire. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes mild skin irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Air sensitive.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 1 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H251 - Self-heating: may catch fire H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H330 - Fatal if inhaled H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P420 - Store away from other materials P407 - Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Self-heating; may catch fire.

Health hazards

Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Causes mild skin irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.