Cobalt Oxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Warning!

Product definition

This product is a green, red, gray, or black powder (solid) with no odor

Health hazards

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. Flammability Not combustible but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition. Reactivity This product is not reactive

Environmental hazards

Release of the product may cause adverse effects to the aquatic environment. Emergency Recommendations Emergency responders must have personal protective equipment and fire protection appropriate for the situation to which they are responding EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION: This product meets the definition of a hazardous substance or preparation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABILITY Acute Toxicity Category 4 MAUAOOU8 MATERIAL IDEHTll'ICATION SYITEM Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1 Skin Sensitizer Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1 HEALTH REACTIVITY OTHER HAZARD STATEMENT: Scale: O = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate H302 Harmful if swallowed 3 = Serious 4 = Severe • = Chronic hazard H334 May cause allergy or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H350 May cause cancer PREVENTION STATEMENT: P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. RESPONSE STATEMENT: P301 +P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P321 Specific Treatment (See Section 4 of this SOS). P333 + P313 IF skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. STORAGE STATEMENT: P405 Store locked up.

Hazard statements

Scale O = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate H302 Harmful if swallowed 3 = Serious 4 = Severe • = Chronic hazard H334 May cause allergy or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H350 May cause cancer

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 +P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P321 Specific Treatment (See Section 4 of this SOS). P333 + P313 IF skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. HEAL TH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE ACUTE Inhalation 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. Ingestion 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. Skin Contact: May cause dermatitis. Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. CHRONIC: 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.