COBALTOUS CHLORIDE TS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Mildly corrosive, non-flammable. Contains Cobalt Chloride, a possible carcinogen according to IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer). May irritate eyes and skin. Wash areas of contact with water for at least 15 minutes. If ingested, dilute with water. Induce vomiting. Call a physician. Target Organs: eyes, skin, gastrointestinal system. Eye Contact: May cause slight irritation. Inhalation: Not likely to be hazardous by inhalation. Skin Contact: May cause slight irritation. Ingestion: May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None IARC - Hydrochloric Acid is unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. Cobalt(II) Chloride, Hexahydrate is possibly carcinogenic to humans. NTP - No. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrochloric Acid. Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Cobalt(II) Chloride, Hexahydrate. Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrochloric Acid. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Cobalt(II) Chloride, Hexahydrate.