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Date of Issue : Jun 1998 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : COBALT ACETATE Other Names : COBALTOUS ACETATE COBALT (II) ACETATE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Sympathetic inks, paint and varnish driers, catalyst, anodising, mineral supplement in feed additives, foam stabiliser.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Reddish-violet deliquescent crystals, slight acetic acid odour. Formula : Co(CH3COO)2.4H2O Boiling Point : 140 deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.704 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : 237 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Loses 4H2O at 140 deg C 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Harmful if swallowed. Eye
May cause irritation. Skin
Irritating to skin. May produce allergic reaction. Inhaled
Irritating to respiratory system and may cause allergic reaction. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No data available
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If conscious, induce vomiting. Contact a physician.
Eye
Wash thoroughly with plenty of clean water. If irritation occurs, contact a physician.
Skin
Wash thoroughly with plenty of clean water. If irritation occurs, contact a physician.
Inhaled
Remove from exposure. If necessary, give oxygen. Contact a physician.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 503 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = not available
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this product by Worksafe . The following exposure limit exists for cobalt : Cobalt, metal dust and fume (as Co) : TWA 0.05 mg/m3 - Sensitiser.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels below standards and as low as possible including the use of local and mechanical (general) exhaust ventilation.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear a dust respirator or other adequate respiratory protection, rubber or impervious coating gloves, safety goggles and other protective clothing to minimise exposure. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Not combustible SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in normal dry, cool warehouse away from heat sources and incompatible materials. No special precautions necessary.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name COBALT ACETATE Hazard HARMFUL
Risk Phrases R22 Harmful if swallowed. R40 Possible risk of irreversible effects. R42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.
Safety Phrases S22 Do not breathe dust. S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus in dusty conditions. Prevent material from entering drains, sewers and other water courses.
Contain the spill, pick up in suitable containers and hold for waste disposal.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved waste disposal facility.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
No incompatible materials reported. Hazardous decomposition products include toxic fumes and metal oxides. Material is stable under normal conditions of use and temperatures.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. In case of fire use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or water type extinguishers. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Material is highly soluble in water and therefore should be kept well clear from drains, sewers and other water courses.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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