Cobalt Powder Ultrafine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H252, H302, H317, H319, H330, H334, H350i, H361, H410

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. 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 diffi- culties if inhaled. H350i May cause cancer by inhalation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child if swal- lowed. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equip- ment. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Imme- diately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or al- cohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P413 Store bulk masses greater than &?1&/ &?2& at tempera- tures not exceeding &?3&/ &?4&. P420 Store away from other materials.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Flammable solids : Category 1 Self-heating substances and : Category 2 mixtures Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 1 Eye irritation : Category 2A Respiratory sensitisation : Sub-category 1B Skin sensitisation : Sub-category 1B Carcinogenicity (Inhalation) : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity (Oral) : Category 2 Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 1 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 1 hazard Other hazards