Cobalt sulfate, heptahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H319, H334, H341, H350, H360F, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Redox Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch USA 2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail sydney@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay Los Angeles All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth UK Oakland ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney London Mexico Saltillo Poisons Schedule (Aust) Not Scheduled Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Sensitisation (Respiratory) - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Toxic To Reproduction - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 1 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Long-term Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 Causes serious eye irritation H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H360F May damage fertility H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 Wash hands and contaminated body thoroughly after handling.

Response

P304 + P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor for emergency medical advice. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention. P391 Collect spillage. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Sensitisation (Respiratory) - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Toxic To Reproduction - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 1 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Long-term Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360F May damage fertility. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.