Cobalt (II) nitrate, 0.1M

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the Hazardous Chemical

Hazard categories

Acute toxicity - category 4 Carcinogenicity - category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - category 2 Reproductive toxicity - category 1B Respiratory sensitisation - category 1 Skin sensitisation - category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) – category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) – category 1 Serious eye damage – category 2

Hazard pictograms

exclamation mark health hazard environment

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed May cause cancer if inhaled May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled May damage fertility May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

Should not be handled by pregnant people. Use personal protective equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use Keep container tightly closed Do not breathe mists/vapours/spray Wash hands thoroughly after handling Avoid release to the environment

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard Category Acute toxicity - category 4 Carcinogenicity - category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - category 2 Reproductive toxicity - category 1B Respiratory sensitisation - category 1 Skin sensitisation - category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) – category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) – category 1 Serious eye damage – category 2