Product ID:SPS 5200 SELECTRON COBALT SOLUTION
MSDS Date:05/28/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-186-9774
MSDS Number: BGQCM

SELECTRONS LTD

137 MATTATUCK HEIGHTS ROAD
WATERBURY, CT 06725-0115
US

Emergency Phone: 203-755-9900/216-881-8600

Info Phone: 203-755-9900/216-524-0099

Preparer: WERNER EHRENSCHNEIDER

Cage: 13929

SIFCO SELECTIVE PLATING DIV OF SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC.

CLEVELAND, OH 44131-1394 US

Telephone: -6331

Cage: 11924

COBALT SULFATE

CAS: 10124-43-3

RTECS: GG3100000

Fraction By Weight: <35%

ACETIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

NON-HAZARDOUS

Fraction By Weight: <60%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IMMED IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE,
THROAT. INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO LINING OF
NOSE, THROAT AND LUNGS. CHRONIC:CONTINUOUS HEAVY EXPOSURE TO FUMES
CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY COMPLIC ATINS AND TISSUE DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES ,NOSE SKIN
THROAT;INHAL:DAMAGE TO NOSE,THROAT & LUNG;MAY DAMAGE
EYES/SKIN/TISSUE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY CONDITINS IN
PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION. PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE THAN OTHERS.

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15MINS.
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST
15MINS. IF IRRIT DEVELOPS &/OR PERSISTS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
INGEST:GIVE LG AMTS O F WATER TO DILUTE THE ACID. DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GET MED ATTN IMMED. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Extinguishing Media:NO RESTRICTIONS. USE APPROPRIATE EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS PER SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:N/A.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH SODA ASH AND ABSORB WITH
AN INERT MATERIAL. REMOVE TO A DISPOSAL AREA. DO NOT FLUSH INTO A
SEWER OR DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT.
Other Precautions:IF CLOTHING SHOULD BECOME SPLASHED OR CONTAMINATED
WITH THIS PRODUCT IT SHOULD BE DRENCHED WITH WATER AND NOT WORN
AGAIN TIL LAUNDERED. PROPER TRAINING SHOULD BE GIVEN TO PERSONNEL
HANDLING THIS MATER IAL.

Respiratory Protection:DUST AND MIST RESPIRATORY 3M #8710-NIOSH
APPROVED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS ADEQUATE EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SO AS NOT TO SPLASH ON
SKIN. SAFETY SHOWER &EYEWASH FACILITIES HSOULD BE PROVIDED FOR
EMERGENCY.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS & FACE THOROUGHLY BEFORE
EAT/SMOKE/USE RESTROOMS. EAT/SMOKE NOT PERMITTED IN AREAS WHERE
MATL IS STORE/HANDL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSIVE MATEIRIAL.USE AS DIRECTED.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.21
pH:2.0
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:RED COLOR WITH VINEGAR ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALINE MATERIALS, OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PER MSDS N/A.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT POLYMERIZE

Waste Disposal Methods:MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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