Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302+H332, H317, H318, H334, H341, H350i, H360, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Crystalline Red Odorless Emergency Overview May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer by inhalation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P261 - Avoid breathing 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 P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P284 - 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 P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer by inhalation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.