Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
110-54-3
Name of the chemical
n-Hexan (790/2009)
Concentration
<5
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-03-14
Product name
Octacarbonyldicobalt, stabilized with 1-5% hexane
Product Synonyms
Cobalt carbonyl
CAS No.
10210-68-1
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)
H251, H302+H312, H304, H317, H330, H334, H351, H361, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H251
Self-heating; may catch fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 1
Health hazards
Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements Flame Skull and Crossbones
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H251 - Self-heating; may catch fire H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H330 - Fatal if inhaled H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H412 - Harmful 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 P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight 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 P273 - Avoid release to the environment 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P407 - Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets P420 - Store separately 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 Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 1 Health hazards Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity