COBALT CHLORIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H315, H317, H319, H334, H341, H350, H360, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Toxic to reproduction Category 1B Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 100 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Specific treatment (see on this label). Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Toxic to reproduction Category 1B Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 100 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % environment