Cobalt dichloride, dihydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H302, H313, H315, H317, H319, H334, H341, H350, H360, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 5 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

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1

Signal word

DangerDanger

Hazard statements

H301: Toxic if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H350: May cause cancer. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.H302 Harmful if swallowed. H313: May be harmful in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment.P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305+P351+P338+P315 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. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P321: Specific treatment (see on this label). P391 Collect spillage.P304+P341 IF INHALED If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P321: Specific treatment (see on this label). P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.P405 Store locked up

Disposal

P501: 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.P501: 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.