MSDS Name: Cobalt (II) Nitrate Hexahydrate
Catalog Numbers: S79973, S79973-1, C378 500, C378-500, C378500, S799731
Synonyms: Nitric Acid Cobalt Salt Hexahydrate
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Administration of Calcium Disodium EDTA may be useful in acute poisoning with its use at the discretion of qualified medical personnel.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials may cause a fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials.
Storage: Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
COBALT (II) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: COBALT (II) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: red
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:55-56C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Decomposition Temperature:74 deg C
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 1
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.49
Molecular Formula:Co(NO3)2.6H2O
Molecular Weight:291.0234

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable. However, may decompose if heated.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, excess heat, combustible materials, reducing agents, temperatures above 100°C.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Reacts violently if mixed with reducing agents, organic matter, and other flammable and combustible materials including wood, paper, sulfur, aluminum, phosphorus, hydroxylamine, phosphinates, alky esters, ammounium hexacyanoferrate (4-), carbon, tin (II) chloride, and flammable liquids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 10026-22-9: QU7355500
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10026-22-9:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 691 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 10026-22-9:
ACGIH: A3 - Animal Carcinogen (listed as Cobalt).
California: carcinogen; initial date 7/1/92 (listed as Cobalt).
OSHA: Possible select carcinogen (listed as Cobalt).
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen (listed as Cobalt).
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.				NITRATES INORGANIC NOS (COBALTOUS NITRATE)
Hazard Class:	5.1				5.1
UN Number:	UN1477				UN1477
Packing Group:	II				II

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 10026-22-9 is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 10026-22-9: acute, chronic, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains COBALT (II) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE (listed as ** undefined **), 100%, (CAS# 10026-22-9) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 10026-22-9 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T O
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.

Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10026-22-9: 2
Canada
Canada

None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list. This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D2B.
CAS# 10026-22-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10026-22-9 (listed as ** undefined **): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egyp
t:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.05 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.05 mg
/m3 OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 0.05 mg/m3;STEL 0.1 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA
0.05 mg/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.05 mg/m3;Skin OEL-GERMANY;Carcinogen
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 0.1 mg/m3;STEL 0.2 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.1
mg/m3 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.05 mg/m3 O
EL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.5 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.05 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:T
WA 0.1 mg/m3;Carcinogen OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 OEL IN BULG
ARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SIN
GAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 4/07/1998
Revision #4 Date: 10/06/2000
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