Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : crystalline Color : light red Odor : odourless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Serious eye damage, Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation, Category 1 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity IARC: Cobalt nitrate hexahydrate 10026-22-9 Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans ACGIH: Cobalt nitrate hexahydrate 10026-22-9 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen