Cobalt powder (Regular spherical shape)

ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2026-01-03

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GHS02 GHS06 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Revision date

2026-01-03

Product name

Cobalt powder (Regular spherical shape)

CAS No.

7440-48-4

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

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS06 GHS08 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

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)

H228, H302, H317, H319, H330, H334, H341, H350, H360, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia

Physical hazards

Flammable solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Sub-category 1B Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements Flame Skull and Crossbones

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid 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 if inhaled H350 - May cause cancer H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H410 - Very 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 P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment 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 P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it 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

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 Flammable solids Category 2 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Sub-category 1B Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity

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