Cobalt

1.1 — Product identifier

Chemical Name

Cobalt

Catalogue No.

AL1419

Product form

Substance

CAS Number

7440-48-4

EC Number

231-158-0

Grade

99%

EC Index Number

Not applicable

Chemical Formula

Co

HSN Code

81052010

Synonyms

Cobalt metal, Cobalt lumps

1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of the substance/mixture

Used in alloys, batteries, and magnetic materials.

Uses advised against

Not specified

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 053Maharashtra, India.

1.4 — Emergency Contact Details

Phone / e-Mail

Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Acute Tox. 4; Skin Sens. 1; Resp. Sens. 1; Muta. 2; Carc. 1B; Repr. 1B; Aquatic Chronic 4

Classification source

ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 104730 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements

2.2 — Label elements

Hazard pictograms

Irritant, Health Hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed; 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; H350: May cause cancer; H360Fd: May damage fertility; Suspected of damaging the unborn child; H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

2.3 — Other hazards

Other hazards

May cause respiratory irritation and skin sensitization.

3.1 — Substance

Name

Cobalt

CAS No.

7440-48-4

4.1 — Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation

If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.

First-aid measures after skin contact

If this chemical contacts the skin, wash the contaminated skin with soap and water.

First-aid measures after eye contact

If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.

First-aid measures after ingestion

If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use

Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.

4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information

Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.

5.1 — Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Not specified

5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Special procedures

Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Divided dust may ignite on contact with air or oxygen.

5.3 — Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting

Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures

Avoid dust formation. Use appropriate protective equipment.

6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

6.4 — Reference to other sections

Reference

Not specified

7.1 — Precautions for safe handling

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid dust formation. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Hygiene measures

Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.

7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions

Separated from strong oxidants.

8.2 — Exposure controls

Hand protection

Handle with gloves.

Eye protection

Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin and body protection

Wear suitable protective clothing

Respiratory protection

Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.

9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state

Solid

Colour

Silvery-gray

Odour

Odorless (cobalt metal dust and cobalt fumes)

Odour threshold

Not applicable

pH value

Not applicable

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)

Not applicable

Melting point

1,495 °C

Freezing point

Not applicable

Boiling point

2,927 °C

Flash point

Not applicable

Auto-ignition temperature

Not applicable

Decomposition temperature

Not applicable

Flammability (solid, gas)

Flammable solid

Vapour pressure

1 Pa at 1517 °C, 10 Pa at 1687 °C, 100 Pa at 1982 °C, 1 kPa at 2150 °C

Relative vapour density at 20°C

Not applicable

Density

8.9 g/cu cm at 20 °C

Solubility

Soluble in dilute acids

Log Pow

Not applicable

Viscosity, kinematic

Not applicable

Viscosity, dynamic

Not applicable

Explosive properties

Not explosive

Oxidising properties

Not oxidizing

Explosive limits

Not applicable

10.1 — Reactivity

Reactivity

Stable under normal conditions, but may react with strong acids.

10.2 — Chemical stability

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous reactions

The substance , when finely divided, may ignite spontaneously on contact with air and acetylene. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

10.4 — Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid

Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.

10.5 — Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials

Strong acids, strong oxidizers.

10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions - Cobalt/cobalt oxides.

11.1 — Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

LD50 Rat oral 6171 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation

Not classified (based on available data)

Serious eye damage/irritation

Not classified (based on available data)

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Germ cell mutagenicity

H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects

Carcinogenicity

H350: May cause cancer

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)

Not classified (based on available data)

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)

Not classified (based on available data)

12.1 — Toxicity

Toxicity information

Not specified

12.2 — Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability

Not specified

12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential

Not specified

12.4 — Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil

Not specified

12.6 — Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions

Not specified

13.1 — Waste treatment methods

Additional Info

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

14.1 — UN number

UN-No. (ADR)

3089

UN-No. (IMDG)

3089

UN-No. (IATA)

3089

UN-No. (ADN)

3089

UN-No. (RID)

3089

14.2 — UN proper shipping name

Proper Shipping Name (ADR)

Cobalt, flammable solid

Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)

Cobalt, flammable solid

Proper Shipping Name (IATA)

Cobalt, flammable solid

Proper Shipping Name (ADN)

Cobalt, flammable solid

Proper Shipping Name (RID)

Cobalt, flammable solid

14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)

Transport hazard class(es)

4.1

14.4 — Packing group

Packing group (ADR)

II

Packing group (IMDG)

II

Packing group (IATA)

II

Packing group (ADN)

II

Packing group (RID)

II

14.5 — Environmental hazards

Dangerous for the environment

Not specified

Marine pollutant

Not specified

Other information

No supplementary information available

15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.1.1 EU-Regulations

Not specified