Material Safety Data Sheet
Cobaltous Chloride 1 M Solution

ACC# 95188
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Cobaltous Chloride 1 M Solution
Catalog Numbers: S79972
Synonyms: Cobalt (II) chloride; Cobalt muriate
Company Identification:
              Fisher Scientific
              1 Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
7732-18-5 Water 87 231-791-2
7791-13-1 Cobaltous chloride hexahydrate 13 unlisted

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: not available liquid.
Warning! Causes respiratory tract irritation. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause digestive tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. May cause blood abnormalities. May cause cancer based on animal studies.
Target Organs: Lungs, red blood cells.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: No hazard expected in normal industrial use.
Chronic: May depress red blood cell production.

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 water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: 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 and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid.
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.
Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Flash Point: Non-combustible
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Keep away from heat and flame. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. 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.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Water none listed none listed none listed
Cobaltous chloride hexahydrate 0.02 mg/m3 TWA (as Co) (listed under Cobalt, inorganic compounds). none listed none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Water: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Cobaltous 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 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: not available
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:CoCl2
Molecular Weight:129.8392

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizers and alkali metals. Absorbs NH3 from air. .
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000      
CAS# 7791-13-1: GG0200000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
     Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
.

CAS# 7791-13-1:
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 766 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = >2 gm/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7791-13-1:


Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

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 Canada TDG
Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 7791-13-1 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (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.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 7791-13-1: immediate, delayed.
Section 313
     This material contains Cobaltous chloride hexahydrate (listed as Cobalt compounds), 13%, (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:
     CAS# 7791-13-1 (listed as Cobalt compounds) is listed as a hazardous a      ir pollutant (HAP).
     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# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 7791-13-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, (listed as Cobalt compounds), Pennsylvania, (listed as Cobalt compounds), Minnesota, (listed as Cobalt, inorganic compounds).

California Prop 65

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:
     XN
Risk Phrases:
     R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
     R 36 Irritating to eyes.
     R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
     R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Safety Phrases:
     S 22 Do not breathe dust.
     S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
     S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
     water and seek medical advice.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
     CAS# 7791-13-1: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 7791-13-1 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #4 Date: 9/12/2006

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