Product ID:COBALT 1,000 UG/ML (0.10% W/V)
MSDS Date:10/05/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N040429
MSDS Number: BSBJS

VHG LABS INC

180 ZACHARY RD #5
MANCHESTER, NH 03109
US

Emergency Phone: 603-622-7660

Info Phone: 603-622-7660

Cage: 0RP29

VHG LABS, INC.

MANCHESTER, NH 03109 US

Telephone: 603-622-7660/ -5180 FAX

Cage: 0RP29

1500 MG/M3.

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM;4 PPM STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM;4 PPM STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: >94%

OSHA PEL N/K N

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS. SKIN:
SEVERE IRRITATION. EYE: SEVERE IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION: NONE
IDENTIFIED. INGESTION: BURNS TO MOUTH , THROAT, AND STOMACH, KIDNEY
DISFUNCTION. CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED. TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN,
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COBALT: GRP 2B (IARC VOL 52, P. 363,
1991).
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, TEETH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL PHYS. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
WATER, MILK OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST15 MINUTES
WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO PRODUCE
HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR. TOXIC
GASES PRODUCED: OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK. VENT
AREA. NEUTRALIZE. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO
CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPR CHEM WORK GOG/FULL LGTH FCSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT AND APRON. EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND
DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALIES, MOST COMMON METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS
WASTE NO: D002 (CORROSIVE WASTE).

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