Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H334, H341, H350i, H360, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Red brown Odorless Emergency Overview May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. May cause cancer by inhalation. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 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 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling 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 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

P304 + P341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P330 - Rinse mouth P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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

Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

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

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 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 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity