Cobalt (powder)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable solids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Respiratory sensitization : Sub-category 1A Skin sensitization : Sub-category 1A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory organs) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory organs, Heart, Thyroid, Blood, male reproduc- repeated exposure tive organs) Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 4

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if in- haled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory organs). Causes damage to organs (Respiratory organs, Heart, Thyroid, Blood, male reproductive organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Do not breathe dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doc- tor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.