Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H317, H318, H334, H341, H350, H360, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity (Inhala- tion) Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Category 2 (Lungs) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer by inhalation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. 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. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Respiratory sensitisation : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity (Inhala- : Category 1B tion) Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 (Lungs) icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard