MSDS Name: Cobalt (II) Chloride Hexahydrate
Catalog Numbers: S71930, S72893, C371-100, C371-500, S75089
Synonyms: Cobaltous Chloride; Cobalt Muriate
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

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: Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: 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) chloride hexahydrate	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Cobalt(II) chloride 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: purple
Odor: none reported
pH: 4.6 @ M solution.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1920 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:87 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Decomposition Temperature:230 deg F
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: 77 g/100ml (0 C)
Specific Gravity/Density:1.924
Molecular Formula:CoCl2.6H2O
Molecular Weight:237.9196

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizers and alkali metals. Absorbs NH3 from air. .
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, cobalt/cobalt oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 7791-13-1: GG0200000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7791-13-1:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 766 mg/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = >2 gm/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7791-13-1:
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: IARC Group 2B: Proven animal carcinogenic substance of pote ntial relevance to humans. IARC Group 2B: No data availa ble on human carcinogenicity, however sufficient evi dence of carcinogenicity in animals.
Teratogenicity: No information found.
Reproductive Effects: No information found.
Neurotoxicity: No information found.
Mutagenicity: No information found.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

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:	No information available.				POISONOUS SOLID NOS (COBALT CHLORIDE)
Hazard Class:					6.1(9.2)
UN Number:					UN2811
Packing Group:					II

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 7791-13-1 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
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 # 7791-13-1: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This material contains Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate (listed as ** undefined **), 100%, (CAS# 7791-13-1) 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# 7791-13-1 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 N
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact.
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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.
S 60 This material and/or its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/Safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7791-13-1: 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 D2A, D2B.
CAS# 7791-13-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7791-13-1 (listed as ** undefined **): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt
: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 O
EL-HUNGARY:TWA 0.1 mg/m3;STEL 0.2 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.1 m
g/m3 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.05 mg/m3 OE
L-RUSSIA:STEL 0.5 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.05 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TW
A 0.1 mg/m3;Carcinogen OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 OEL IN BULGA
RIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SING
APORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #8 Date: 9/25/2001
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