Sodium hexanitrocobaltate (III)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H315, H317, H319, H334, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid No information available Odorless Emergency Overview May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H351 - Suspected of causing cancer

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 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/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention 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 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

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

Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)