Product ID:COBALT CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-0409
MSDS Number: BDKPK

Emergency Phone: (513) 731-1110

Cage: HO487

Telephone: 513-731-1110

Cage: HO487

COBALTOUS CHLORIDE; CAS #7646-79-9; TLV AS COBALT(I)

CAS: 7646-79-9

RTECS: GF9800000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

ACGIH TLV: 0.05MG/CUM(CO)

Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRIT;INHAL:CAUSES UPPER
RESP TRACT IRRTN;INGEST:MAY CAUSE DIARR,VOMIT,HOTNESS.

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. STOP LEAK. H*2O
SPRAY TO COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM FIRE/HEAT. PROVIDE
VENTILATION. ABSORB W COMMERCIAL ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS.
LG SPILL:DIKE W COMMERCIAL ABS ORBENT, PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.AVOID GENERATING DUST DURING
CLEAN UP SPILL.AVOID EYES,SKIN & CLOTHING CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FOR DUST
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN OSHA
PEL(0.1MG/C)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM THE SHEPHERD CHEM CO EFFECTIVE 10/85.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.92
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DAMP RED CRYSTALS,SLIGHT HCL ODOR

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAD DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
CHLORINE

Waste Disposal Methods:SM & LG SPILL:DEPOSIT IN A POSTED TOXIC
SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS

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