MALLINCKRODT INC -- COBALT SULFATE  -- 6810-00N062410
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COBALT SULFATE
MSDS Date:08/13/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N062410
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COBALT (II) SULFATE (1:1); (COBALT SULFATE-TSCA CAS #,
    ANHYDROUS)
CAS:10124-43-3
RTECS #:GG3100000
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG C0/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG C0/M3

Ingred Name:COBALT (II) SULFATE (1:), HEPTAHYDRATE; (FORMULA
    COSO*47H*2O CAS #, HYDRATED)
CAS:10026-24-1
RTECS #:GG3200000
OSHA PEL:100 UG/CUM (CO)
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 768 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE COUGHING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, AND NAUSEA. INHALATION OF COBALT DUST AND
    FUMES IS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INCREASED IN CIDENCE OF LUNG DISEASE.
    INGESTION: MAYCAUSE ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, VASODILATION,
    MILD (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COBALT (II) SULFATE (1:1): IARC MONO ON
    EVALUATION OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEM TO MAN, VOL 52, PG 363, 1991:
    GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: HYPOTENSION, RASH, AND RINGING IN THE
    EARS. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, REDNESS, PAIN. EYES: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION, REDNESS, PAIN. CHRONIC: REPEATED ORAL ADMINISTATION MAY
    PRODUCE A GOITER AN D REDUCED THYROID ACTIVITY. PROLONGED OR
    REPEATED SKIN EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
    BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT IMMED BY
    GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE
    ANY THING BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERS. CALL MD IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE ANY
    CONTAM CLTHG. WIPE OFF EXCESS FROM SKIN. WASH SKIN W/SOAP & WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET MED ATTN IF IRRIT DEVELOPS/PERSISTS. (SUP
    DAT)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SPILLS:
    SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR
    WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED T O AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
    AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD
    DUST/MIST RESP W/CHEM GOGG MAY BE WORN, IN GEN, UP TO 10 TIMES TLV.
    CONSULT RESP SUPPLIER FOR LIMITATIONS. ALTERNATIVELY, A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD SUPP-AIR FULL FACE PIECE RESP/AIRLINED HOOD MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:SYS OF LOC &/GEN EXHAUST REC TO KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOS <
    AIRBORNE EXPOS LIM. LOC EXHAUST VENT IS GEN PREFERRED (SUP DAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. EMERGENCY
    EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. CONTACT LENSES
    SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: EYES: WASH EYES W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
    IF IRRIT DEVELOPS, GET MED ATTN. VENT: BECAUSE IT CAN CTL EMISSIONS
    OF CONTAM AT ITS SOURCE, PREVENTING DISPERSION OF IT INTO GEN  WORK
    AREA. PLEASE REFER TO ACGIH DOCUMENT, "INDUSTRIAL VENT, A MANUAL OF
    REC PRACT", MOST RECENT EDITION, FOR DETAILS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1355F,735C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:207F,97C
Spec Gravity:2.03
Solubility in Water:60.4G/100G WATER
Appearance and Odor:LARGE IRREGULAR DARK RED TRANSPARENT CRYSTALS,
    ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LCOAL, SATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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