| Safety data sheet |
| According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC |
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| 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking |
| Identification of the product | ||
| Catalogue No.: | 802540 | |
| Product name: | Cobalt(II) chloride anhydrous for synthesis | |
| Manufacturer/supplier identification | ||
| Company: |
Merck Ltd. 9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: (662) 308 - 0218 |
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| 2. Composition/information on ingredients |
| Synonyms |
| Cobalt dichloride |
| CAS-No.: | 7646-79-9 | EC-Index-No.: | - | ||
| Molar mass: | 129.84 | EINECS-No.: | 231-589-4 | ||
| Molecular formula: | Cl2Co | ||||
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Harmful if swallowed. Possible risks of irreversible effects. May cause sensitization by skin contact. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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After inhalation: fresh air. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. After swallowing: make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, summon doctor. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood. |
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Special risks: |
| Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. The following may develop in event of fire: hydrochloric acid |
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Other information: |
| Non-combustible. |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
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Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Take up dry. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| No further requirements. |
| Storage: |
| Tightly closed. Dry. |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: | required |
| Industrial hygiene: | Change contaminated clothing. Application of skin-protective barrier cream recommended. Wash hands after working with substance. Under no circumstances eat or drink at workplace. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | powder | |||
| Colour: | blue | |||
| pH value | not available | |||
| Melting temperature | 735 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | 1049 °C | |||
| Ignition temperature | not available | |||
| Flash point | not available | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | not available | ||
| upper | not available | |||
| Solubility in | water | (20 °C) | soluble | |
| ethanol | (20 °C) | soluble | ||
| acetone | (20 °C) | soluble |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| Conditions to be avoided |
| no information available |
| Substances to be avoided |
| no information available |
| Hazardous decomposition products |
| no information available |
| Further information |
| hygroscopic |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Further toxicological information |
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Carcinogenic in animal experiments. Symptoms of an acute cobalt intoxication: diarrhoea, loss of appetite, drop in body temperature, drop in blood pressure. Toxic effect on kidneys (proteinuria, anuria), heart, and pancreas. Sensitization with allergic manifestationsin predisposed persons. Further hazardous properties cannot be excluded. |
| Further data |
| The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. |
| 12. Ecological information |
| Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil! |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
| Product: |
| There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Packaging: |
| Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. |
| 14. Transport information |
| Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany) | ||||
| GGVS/GGVE class: | 6.1 | Number and letter: | 65c | |
| ADR/RID class: | 6.1 | Number and letter: | 65c | |
| Name of material: | 3288 GIFTIGER ANORGANISCHER FESTER STOFF,N.A.G.(COBALT(II)-CHLORID) | |||
| River transport ADN/ADNR | |||
| not examined | |||
| Sea transport IMDG | ||||||
| IMDG class: | 6.1 | UN-No.: | 3288 | Packaging group: | III | |
| Ems: | 6.1-04 | MFAG: | 4.2 | |||
| Correct technical name: | TOXIC SOLID,INORGANIC,N.O.S.(COBALT(II)CHLORIDE) | |||||
| Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR | |||||
| ICAO/IATA class: | 6.1 | UN/ID-No.: | 3288 | Packaging group: | III |
| Correct technical name: | TOXIC SOLID,INORGANIC,N.O.S.(COBALT(II)CHLORIDE) | ||||
| The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered. |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | Xn | Harmful immediately and show this container or label. |
| R-phrases: | R 22-40-43 | Harmful if swallowed. Possible risks of irreversible effects. May cause sensitization by skin contact. |
| S-phrases: | S 36/37 | Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| EC-No.: | 231-589-4 | EC label |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 2 | (polluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| Reason for alteration |
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Change in labelling. General update. |
