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General Information
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Cobalt (II) hydroxide
CAS No.
21041-93-0
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H317, H319, H330, H334, H350, H360, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements Skull and Crossbones
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 H350 - May cause cancer H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards No hazards identified Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
