Cobalt Chloride Solution

Hazard categories

Corrosive to Metals Met. Corr. 1 Acute Toxicity Acute Tox. 4-Orl Skin Corrosion/Irritation Skin Corr. 1B Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Skin Sens.1 Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Resp. Sens.1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Muta. 2 Carcinogenicity Carc. 1B Reproductive Toxicity Repr. 1B Hazardous to the Aquatic

Environmental hazards

Aquatic Chronic 2

2.2 Label elements

DANGER

Hazard statements

Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage the unborn child Suspected of damaging fertility. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects by inhalation. May cause cancer by inhalation. May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Handle environmental release according to local, state, federal, provincial requirements. Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim/person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage. Dispose of contents/container according to state, local, federal or national regulations. HMIS: Health: 3* Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. NFPA: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0

Hazard pictograms

Not applicable

HMIS® ratings

Class E - Corrosive material Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A - Very toxic materials (other toxic effects) Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B - Toxic material (other toxic effects) WHMIS Symbols: Corrosive Other Toxic Effects