Cobalt solution 10 000 ppm in ca. 1M nitric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H317, H334, H341, H350i, H360, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid No information available Emergency Overview May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility. May cause cancer by inhalation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P234 - Keep only in original packaging P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling 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 P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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 P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

May be corrosive to metals.

Health hazards

Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause cancer by inhalation.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1