Cobalt (II) Chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H313, H314, H317, H318, H334, H350, H360, H400

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS Classification Acute Toxicity, Oral Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Dermal Category 5 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H313 May be harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing dust/gas/mist/fumes/vapors/spray. P273 Avoid release into environment. P280 Wear protective gloves. 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/physician.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye burns Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed

HMIS® ratings

Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available Personal E

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity, Oral Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Dermal Category 5 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1