Product ID:COBALT NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE, C4500, C1315, C1316
MSDS Date:09/26/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKVHF

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E. BRULL

Cage: 63415

Telephone: (310) 516-8000

Cage: TO829

COBALT NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE

CAS: 10026-22-9

RTECS: QU7355500

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL (LD50): ACUTE: 691 MG/KG (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS: NO
SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN OUR DATABASE REGARDING THE
OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS OF THIS MATERIAL FOR HUMANS. THE PRODUCT IS A
SEVERE EYE IRRITANT. PROLONGED EXPO SURE MAY RESULT IN SKIN BURNS
AND ULCERATIONS. OVEREXPOSURE BY INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS:
NOT AVAILABLE, MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NO T AVAILABLE, TERATOGENIC
EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE,TOXICITY OF THIS PRODUCT TO THE REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM: NOT AVAILABLE. THERE IS NO KNOWN EFFECT FROM CHRONIC
EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC CANCER REVIEW:GROUP 2B VOLUME
(ISSUE) 52, PAGE 363, 1991.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS
NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITION.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES, KEEPING EYELIDS OPEN. COLD WATER MAY BE USED.
SKIN CONTACT: NO KNOWN EFFECT ACCORDING TO OUR DATABASE. SERIOUS
SKIN CON TACT: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. INHALATION: ALLOW THE
VICTIM TO REST IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SERIOUS INHALATION: EVACUATE THE VICTIM TO A SAFE AREA
AS SOON AS PO SSIBLE. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING SUCH AS A COLLAR, TIE,
BELT OR WAISTBAND. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF
THE VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING, PERFORM MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION.
WARNING: IT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO (OTHER INFORMATION)

Lower Limits:NOT APPLIC
Upper Limits:NOT APPLIC
Extinguishing Media:FIRE FIGHTING MEDIA AND INSTRUCTIONS:
NON-FLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . FLAMMABILITY OF THE PRODUCT: NON-FLAMMABLE. PRODUCTS
OF COMBUSTION: NOT APPLICABLE. FIRE HAZARDS IN PRESENCE OF OTHER
SUBSTANCES: NOT APP LICABLE. SPECIAL REMARKS ON FIRE HAZARDS: NO
ADDITIONAL REMARK. SPECIAL REMARKS ON EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NO ADD
REMARK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSION HAZARDS: RISKS OF EXPLOSION OF
PRODUCT IN PRESENCE OF MECHANICAL IMPACT: NOT AVAILABLE. RISK OF
EXPLOSION OF THE PRODUCT TN PRESENCE OF STATIC DISCHARGE: NOT
AVAILABLE. NO SPECIFIC INFORMA TION IS AVAILABLE IN OUR DATABASE
REGARDING THE PRODUCT'S RISKS OF EXPLOSION IN THE PRESENCE OF
VARIOUS MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT
SPILLED SOLID IN CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. LARGE SPILL:
OXIDIZING MATERIAL. STOP LEAK IF WITHOUT RISK. AVOID CONTACT WITH
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (WOO D, PAPER, OIL, CLOTHING...). KEEP
SUBSTANCE DAMP USING WATER SPRAY. DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.
PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWERS, BASEMENTS OR CONFINED AREAS; DIKE IF
NEEDED. (NEUTRALIZING AGENT)
Neutralizing Agent:N/P. SPILL RELEASE PROCEDURES (CONT): CALL FOR
ASSISTANCE ON DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE: OXIDIZING MATERIALS SHOULD BE
STORED IN A SEPARATE SAFETY STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM. PRECAUTIONS:
KEEP FROM HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP AEAY FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALSLS. DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. WEAR
SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. IF INGESTED,(OTHER PRECAUTIONS)
Other Precautions:N/P. HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS (CONT): SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THE CONTAINER OR THE LABEL.

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR. BE SURE TO USE A NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT. WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN
VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE. IN CASE OF A LARGE SPILL: A SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS ( NIOSH APPROVED - ) SHOULD BE USED
TO AVOID INHALATION OF THE PRODUCT.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, OR OTHER
ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED
EXPOSURE LIMITS. (SUPP SAFETY & HLTH)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES (ANSI APPROVED - ).
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . PERSONAL PROTECTION IN CASE OF A LARGE
SPILL: SPLASH GOGGLES. FULL SUIT. DUST RESPIRATOR. BOOTS. GLOVES.
(WORK HYGENIC PRACTICES)
Work Hygienic Practices:N/P. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (CONT):
SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT; CONSULT A
SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENTILATION (CONT): IF USER OPERATIOND GENERATE DUST, FUME OR MIST, USE
VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE CONTAMINENTS BELOW THE
EXPOSURE LIMIT. EXPOSURE LIMITS: TWA: 0.02 MG/M3 FROM ACGIH (19
95). CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.

Boiling Pt:=74.C, 165.2F
B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:=56.C, 132.8F
Decomp Temp:=74.C, 165.2F
Vapor Pres:NOT AVAILABLE
Vapor Density:NOT AVAILA
Spec Gravity:1.88 (WATER=1)
pH:NOT AVAILABLE
Solubility in Water:EASILY; IN HOT OR COLD
Appearance and Odor:SOLID; ODOR: NOT AVAILABLE, TASTE: NOT AVAILABLE,
COLOR: NOT AVAILABLE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT AVAILABL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN OUR DATABASE REGARDING THE
REACTIVITY OR CORROSIVITY OF THIS MATERIAL IN PRESENCE OF VARIOUS
OTHER MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:THE PRODUCT IS STABLE. INSTABILITY
TEMPERATURE: NOT AVAILABLE. CONDITIONS OF INSTABILITY: NO
ADDITIONAL REMARK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SPECIAL REMARKS ON REACTIVITY: NO
ADDITIONAL RECORROSIVITY: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK. SPECIAL REMARKS ON
CORROSIVITY: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS .

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
(LD50): 691 MG/KG (RAT). CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: TOXICITY OF
PRODUCT TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: NOT AVAILABLE. OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS
ON HUMANS: NO SPECIFIC INFOR MATION IS AVAILABLE REGARDING THE
OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS OF THIS MATERIAL FOR HUMANS. SPECIAL REMARKS ON
TOXICITY TO HUMANS: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK. SPECIAL REMARKS ON
CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: NO ADDITI ONAL REMARK. SPECIAL REMARKS
ON OTHER TOX EFFECTS ON HUMANS: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. BOD5 AND COD: NOT AVAILABLE.
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: SOME METALLIC OXIDES. TOXICITY OF
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: THE PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION ARE LESS
TOXIC THAN PRO DUCT ITSELF. SPECIAL REMARKS ON PRODUCTS OF
BIODEGRADATION: NO ADDITIONAL REMARK. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES (CONT): MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 291.03. CRITICAL TEMPERATURE:
NOT AVAILABLE. VOLATILIT Y: NOT AVAILABLE. ODOR THRESHOLD: NOT
AVAILABLE. WATER/OIL DIST. COEFF.: NOT AVAILABLE. IONICITY (IN
WATER): NOT AVAILABLE. DISPERSION PROPERTIES: SEE SOLUBILITY IN
WATER.

Transport Information:D.O.T. CLASSIFICATION: DOT CLASS 5.1 OXIDIZER.
IDENTIFICATION: NITRATE, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (COBALT NITRATE) UN1477,
III. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TRANSPORT: MARINE POLLUTANT. D.O.T.
[PICTOGRAMS]. OT HER INFO (CONT): BETWEEN THE VICTIM'S TEETH.
HAVE A CONSCIOUS PERSON DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK.
INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER IN THROUT. SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SERIOUS IN GESTION: EXAMINE THE LIPS AND MOUTH
TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE TISSUES ARE DAMAGED, A POSSIBLE INDICATION
THAT THE TOXIC MATERIAL WAS INGESTED;THE ABSENCE OF SUCH SIGNS,
HOWEVER, IS NOT CONCLUSIVE. REMO VE DENTURES IF ANY. WATCH (SARA
III)

SARA Title III Information:FOLLOWING PRODUCT LISTED BY SARA 313; COBALT
NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE. TRANSPORT INFO (CONT): FOR AN OBSTRUCTION IN
THE VICTIM'S MOUTH. REMOVE IF POSSIBLE WHAT IS CAUSING THE
OBSTRUCTION BUT DO NOT FORCE FINGERS OR A HARD OBJECT BETWEEN THE
VICTIM'S TEETH. IF A SOFT PAD CAN BE INSERTED BETWEEN THE VICTIM'S
TEETH, IT WILL PROTECT THE TONGUE FROM BEING BITTEN. A BADLY
BLEEDING TONGUE IMMENSELY COMPLICA TES THE PATIENT'S PROBLEMS. HAVE
CONSCIOUS PERSON DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK. INDUCE
VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER IN THROAT. LOWER THE HEAD SO THE VOMIT
WILL NOT REENTER THE MOUTH AND THROA T. IF CONVULSIONS OCCUR,
(STATE REGS)
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA: HAZARDOUS BY DEFINITION OF HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200. WHMIS (CANADA): WHMIS
CLASS C - OXIDIZING MATERIAL. WHMIS CLASS D-2A - MATERIAL CAUSING
OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS (VERY TOXI C). DSCL (EEC): R8 - CONTACT WITH
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. R9 - EXPLOSIVE WHEN MIXED WITH
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. R22: HARMFUL IF INGESTED. HMIS (USA):
HEALTH-1, FIRE-0, REACTIVITY-0. NA TIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION (USA): HEALTH = 1, FLAMMABILITY = 0, REACTIVITY = 0,
SPECIFIC HAZ ARD = OXY. WHMIS (CANADA), DSCL (EUROPE), TDG
(CANADA), ADR (EUROPE): PICTOGRAMS.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS:
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
HARM. CHEMICAL INGREDIENT(S) REQUIRING T HIS WARNING: NONE. THE
FOLLOWING PRODUCT(S) IS (ARE) LISTED BY THE STATES OF PENNSYLVANIA
AND MASSACHUSETTS: COBALT NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE. SARA III (CONT):
DO NOT RESTRAIN, BUT REMOVE OBJECTS WHICH M IGHT INJURE VICTIM OR
ORIENT VICTIM TO PREVENT HIM (HER) FROM STRIKING FIXED HEAVY
OBJECTS. IF CONVU LSIONS CEASE, TURN THE VICTIM ON THE SIDE OR FACE
DOWN SO THAT ANY FLUID IN THE MOUTH WILL DRAIN. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.