Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-158-0/7440-48-4
Name of the chemical
Cobalt, Metall (2020/217)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
8.10
Revision date
2024-07-02
Product name
Cobalt powder 99+
CAS No.
7440-48-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H317, H319, H330, H334, H341, H351, H360, H370, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1), H330 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2), H319 Respiratory sensitization (Category 1), H334 Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1), H360 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Inhalation (Category 1), H370 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), H373 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (Category 1), H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
- none
