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EC/CAS
7791-13-1
Name of the chemical
Cobalt (II) chloride, hexahydrate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2009-06-19
Product name
Cobalt(II) Chloride, Hexahydrate, GR
Product Synonyms
Cobalt (II) Chloride Hexahydrate, Cobalt(ous) Chloride
CAS No.
7791-13-1
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview : WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD - MAY CAUSE CANCER, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effect in the aquatic environment. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. [Crystals.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Skin Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.
Potential chronic health
effects Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer, based on animal data. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .
