Cobalt Carbonate

Most important adverse effects

Harmful if swallowed. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer by inhalation. Causes damage to the respiratory system. Causes damage to the blood, the kidneys and to the thyroid through prolonged or repeated exposure. Product effects

Potential Acute Health Effects

May cause skin, eyes, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts irritation. May cause respiratory and skin sensitization. May cause damage to the respiratory system. May cause hematological disorders with polycythemia. May cause kidneys and thyroid damage. Suspected of been a carcinogen.

Environmental effects

Not classified as hazardous to the environment

Other physicochemical hazards

Product is not combustible

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Regulation 1272:2008 (GHS) Acute toxicity - oral: Category 4 Respiratory sensitization: Category 1 Skin sensitization: Category 1 Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure: Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute - Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Long-term - Category 1 Label elements according to Regulation 1272:2008 (GHS)

Signal word

DANGER Hazard Statement Harmful if swallowed. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer by inhalation. Causes damage to the respiratory system. Causes damage to the blood, the kidneys and to the thyroid through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precaution Statement: Wash the hand thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves. Wash contaminated clothes before reuse. Avoid release to the environment. IF SWALLOED: Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician if you fell unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Store locked up. Collect spillage. Dispose of contents/container as hazardous waste. Label elements according to Directive 67/548/EEC Symbol: T: Toxic N: Dangerous for the environment

Hazard statements

R22: Harmful if swallowed R39/23 Toxic danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation R42/43: May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. R49: May cause cancer by inhalation. R48/23/24/25 Toxic danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Precautionary statements

S38: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S57: Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.