COBALT NITRATE

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 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, oral 100 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % 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

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May cause cancer. May intensify fire; oxidizer.

Prevention

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: