Sodium hexanitrocobaltate(III)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : solid Color : tan Odor : weak

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids, Category 3 or mixture Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Skin sensitisation, Category 1 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.

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. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: 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. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity IARC: Trisodium hexanitritocobaltate 13600-98-1 Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans ACGIH: Trisodium hexanitritocobaltate 13600-98-1 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen