Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H317, H318, H334, H341, H350, H360, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

H302

Harmful if swallowed

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

H318

Causes serious eye damage

H334

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H341

Suspected of causing genetic defects

H350

May cause cancer

H360

May damage fertility or the unborn child

H373

May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H400

Very toxic to aquatic life

H410

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Code

Statements

P201

Obtain special instructions before use.

P202

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210

Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking.

P220

Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

P221

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/...

P260

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P264

Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P270

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272

Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273

Avoid release to the environment.

P280

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P285

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

P302+P352

IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.

P304+P341

IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.

P308+P313

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P310

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P333+P313

IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P342+P311

IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...

P363

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378

In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.

P391

Collect spillage.

P405

Store locked up.

P501

Dispose of contents/container to ...

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer by inhalation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

- none