General Information
Revision date
2012-03-23
Product name
Cobalt metal pieces
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Physical vapor deposition of thin films
Manufacturer Name
Kurt J Lesker Company
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Company Information
company name
Kurt J Lesker Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
msds@lesker.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H334, H413
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health: Respiratory Sensitization, Category 1 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Environmental: Chronic Hazards to the Aquatic Environment, Category 4
Hazard statements
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Prevention
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P273: Avoid release to the environment. Page 2 of 7
Response
P304+P341 IF INHALED If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Grey metal IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Negligible fire or explosion hazard in bulk form. Powdered material may form explosive dust-air mixtures.
Potential health effects
EYES: Contact may cause eye irritation. SKIN: May cause skin irritation. Allergic reactions are possible. INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed. INHALATION: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Not Available
Teratogenic Effects
Not Available CARCINOGENICITY: IARC Group 2B - Possibly carcinogenic to humans. MUTAGENICITY: Not Available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None expected
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: Lungs, Respiratory tract IRRITANCY: May cause irritation of skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. SENSITIZATION: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident on re exposure to this material.
Physical hazards
This substance is not considered hazardous in the form supplied. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air.
