Cobalt Assay Kit

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H302, H310+H330, H315, H317, H318, H334, H341, H350, H360, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Component Description Volume Safety Information Cobalt Reagent

Contains

Sodium Borate Decahydrate and β- 1 ml See below Mercaptoethanol Cobalt Chloride Standard Contains cobalt dichloride >1% 1 vial See below Cobalt dichloride: Emergency Overview

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Respiratory sensitisation (Category 1), H334 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 Flammable liquids (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Skin sensitization (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H302

Signal word

Danger Danger Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. 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. H350 May cause cancer. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H227 Combustible liquid. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310+H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – no smoking P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Health hazards

2 Flammability: 0 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 BME: Emergency Overview 3 Flammability: 2 3 Fire: 2 Reactivity Hazard: 0 1 Flammability: 0 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0

Physical hazards

0 0 0

2.3 Other hazards

Combustible liquid, Toxic by inhalation, Toxic by ingestion, Highly toxic by skin absorption, Skin sensitizer, Corrosive, Mutagen

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Stench, Rapidly absorbed through skin

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin: May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Eyes: Causes eye burns. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed. Sodium Borate Decahydrate: Emergency Overview