Cobalt Sulfate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H317, H350, H360, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Danger! Harmful if Swallowed or Inhaled. Causes irritation to Skin, Eyes and Respiratory Tract. May cause Allergic Skin or Respiratory Reaction. Chronic Exposure may affect Thyroid, Lungs, Heart, and Kidneys.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Global Harmonized Classification see Section 16) Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5 (H303) Sensitization, Skin Category 1 (H317) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350) Reproductive toxicity Category 1B (H360) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard Category 1 (H400) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 2 (H411) GHS Label, Hazards and Precautionary Statements

Hazard pictograms

Hazards Definitions See Section 16)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be harmful if swallowed. (H303) May cause an allergic skin reaction. (H317) May cause cancer.�� (H350) May damage fertility or the unborn child. (H360) Very toxic to aquatic life. (H400)

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. (P201) Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. (P202) Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. (P261) Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. (P280) Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. (P272) Avoid release to the environment. (P373)

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor, if you feel unwell. (P301+P312) IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. (P302+P352) Specific treatment: see Section 4 First Aid Measures, Skin Exposure on this label. (P321) If Skin Irritation or rash occurs: Get Medical Advice/Attention. (P333+P313) Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. (P362+P364) If Exposed or Concerned: Get medical advice/attention. (P308+P313) Collect Spillage. (P391)

Storage

Store locked up. (P405)

Disposal

Considerations Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. (P501) NFPA Health 2 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0

Principle Routes of Exposure

Entry Eye & Skin contact, Ingestion, Inhalation Target Organs: no data Acute and Chronic Exposure Symptoms Inhalation (breathing): Causes irritation to the respiratory tract, symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, and nausea. Respiratory hypersensitivity, asthma may appear. Inhalation of cobalt dust and fumes is associated with an increased incidence of lung disease. Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May cause dermatitis. Ingestion (swallowing): Toxic. Causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flushing of the face and ears, mild hypotension, rash, and ringing in the ears. May have cumulative toxic action where elimination cannot keep pace with absorption. Large amounts depress erythrocyte production. Chronic Exposure Symptoms: Repeated oral administration may produce goiter and reduced thyroid activity. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Chronic exposure associated with kidney, heart and lung damage.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. Persons with allergies or sensitivity to cobalt may also be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. Carcinogenicity Data: See Section 11 for more Toxicological information