COBALT ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE AR/ACS

COBALT ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE AR/ACS

Synonyms : Cobaltous acetate tetrahydrate

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : COBALT (II) ACETATE AR (tetrahydrate) (cobaltous acetate)
Catalogue No. : AL1422 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 6147-53-1 EC Number :
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 29152990
Synonyms : Cobaltous acetatetetrahydrate
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Respiratory sensitisation,
Category 1
H334
Skin sensitisation,
Category 1
H317
Germ cell mutagenicity,
Category 2
H341
Carcinogenicity
(inhalation) Category 1A
H350i
Reproductive toxicity,
Category 1A
H360F
Hazardous to the aquatic
environment Chronic
Hazard, Category 1
H410
Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Carc.Cat.3; R40
Muta.Cat.3; R68
Xn; R22
Xi; R38
R43
R53
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS08GHS08 GHS09GHS09
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation.
H360F - May damage fertility.
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P201 - Obtain special instructions before use.
P261 - Avoid breathing vapours, spray, dust, fume, gas.
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point,
in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : COBALT ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE AR/ACS
CAS No. : 6147-53-1
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash with plenty of water/…. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/effects : May cause damage to organs.
Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory
protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as
possible. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : Protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Where exposure through inhalation may occur from use, respiratory protection equipment is recommended

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid Colour
Colour : Reddish pink.
Odour : acetic acid odour.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : 6.8
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 298 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : No data available
Flash point : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C : No data available
Density : 1.71 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: Soluble in water
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Air contact. Moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
pH: 6.8
Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
pH: 6.8
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May
cause an allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity : Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer by inhalation.
STOT-single exposure : Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Harmful if swallowed.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : Ecology - water : May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : COBALT ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE AR/ACS (6147-53-1) Persistence and degradability May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : Not applicable
UN-No. (IMDG) : Not applicable
UN-No. (IATA) : Not applicable
UN-No. (ADN) : Not applicable
UN-No. (RID) : Not applicable
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : Not applicable
Transport document description (ADR) : Not applicable
Transport document description (IMDG) : Not applicable
Transport document description (IATA) : Not applicable
Transport document description (ADN) : Not applicable
Transport document description (RID) : Not applicable
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : Not applicable
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : Not applicable
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : Not applicable
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : Not applicable
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : Not applicable
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : Not applicable
Packing group (IMDG) : Not applicable
Packing group (IATA) : Not applicable
Packing group (ADN) : Not applicable
Packing group (RID) : Not applicable
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : Yes
Marine pollutant : Yes
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
No data available
- Transport by sea
No data available
- Air transport
No data available
- Inland waterway transport
No data available
- Rail transport
No data available
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
COBALT ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE AR/ACS is not on the REACH Candidate List
COBALT ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE AR/ACS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed
SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen-
Vruchtbaarheid
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling
: The substance is not listed
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct
contact with the product
The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work
with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-statements:
Aquatic Chronic 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 1
Carc. 1A Carcinogenicity (inhalation) Category 1A
Muta. 2 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2
Repr. 1A Reproductive toxicity, Category 1A
Resp. Sens. 1 Respiratory sensitisation, Category 1
Skin Sens. 1 Skin sensitisation, Category 1
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350i May cause cancer by inhalation.
H360F May damage fertility.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
R22 Harmful if swallowed
R38 Irritating to skin
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects
Xi Irritant
Xn Harmful