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Date of Issue : Apr 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : COBALT CARBONATE Other Names : COBALTOUS CARBONATE HYDRATE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Ceramics, trace element added to soils and animal feed, temperature indicator, catalyst. It is also used as an intermediate product for manufacture of pigment, colours and dyes.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Pink to red solid in powder or crystal form, odourless. Formula : CoCO3 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 4.13 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : N/A g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
No data available 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Harmful if swallowed. Eye
May cause irritation. Skin
May be absorbed through the skin. Inhaled
Breathing dust may irritate the nose, throat and respiratory tract, causing bronchitis, coughing and chest discomfort. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Cobalt carbonate is a haematotoxin.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If conscious, immediately induce vomiting by giving two glasses of salt water and sticking a finger down the throat. Seek immediate medical attention. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or vomiting person.
Eye
Immediately flush eyes with lots of running water for 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin
Immediately wash skin with lots of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes; wash before reuse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists after washing.
Inhaled
Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Seek immediate medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient. A Haemotological examination may be considered in some cases.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 640 mgkg (rat)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
Worksafe recommends the following exposure standard : Cobalt, metal dust & fume (as Co) : TWA = 0.05 mg/m3 - Sensitiser
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels below standard.
3.3 Personal Protection
Eye protection - wear chemical goggles. Skin protection - wear a long-sleeved shirt, trousers, safety shoes and gloves. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Not classified as flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name COBALT CARBONATE Hazard HARMFUL
Risk Phrases R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases S22 Do not breathe dust.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Wear protective equipment including rubber boots, rubber gloves, rubber apron, chemical goggles and respiratory protection. Avoid raising dust.
For small spills or drips, mop or wipe up and dispose of in approved waste containers. For large spills, contain using soil or other absorbent material and then pump into approved waste containers or absorb with sorbent material and place the residue in approved waste containers. Keep out of sewers, storm drains, surface waters and soil.
Disposal
Recover or recycle if possible, dispose to licensed user or disposal contractor. For container or bag dipsosal; drain thoroughly, rinse three times with soap or detergent. Send bags for recycling or other use.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
No hazardous decomposition products are formed during normal storage.
Extinguishing Media
Use dry chemical or cabron dioxide type extinguishers. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Toxic to plants and fish.
5.1 Contact Points
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