ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY -- COBALT POWDER 99.995%, 20307-6  -- 6810-00N016048
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COBALT POWDER 99.995%, 20307-6
MSDS Date:09/09/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N016048
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:COBALT  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Fraction by Wt: 99.995%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3;AS CO
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL/RAT)6170 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: WARNING! CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
    MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. CHRONIC: DAMAGE TO THE KIDNEYS &
    EYES, LUNG IRRITATION, CHEST PAIN AND EDEMA WHICH MAY BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:CONTAMINATION OF THE EYES SHOULD BE TREATED BY IMMED AND
    PROLONGED IRRIGATION WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MIN. IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMED WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WA TER. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG
    (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP). IN CASE OF EXPOSURE, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMED. DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INGEST: GET MD
    IMMED .

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DO NOT USE WATER. CARBON DIOXIDE. DRY CHEMICAL
    POWDER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT  TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
    FLAMMABLE SOLID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
    THIS MATERIAL, LIKE MOST MATERIALS IN POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF
    CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUB BOOTS/HEAVY
    RUB GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS & DISCARD THEM AFTER USE.
    EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF SOURCES OF IGNIT. USE NONSPARKING TOOLS.
    SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & H OLD FOR WASTE DISP. AVOID RAISING (SEE
    SUPP DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT/SPARKS/OPEN FLAME.
    KEEP CONTR CLSD. HNDL W/CARE. USE NONSPARKING TOOLS. HARMFUL DUST.
    AVOID CONT & INHAL. CARCINOGEN. FLAMMABLE.
Other Precautions:CONTACT OF COBALT DUST WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY
    CAUSE FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER/EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL
    PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

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

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:8.900
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

ACIDS, OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL IN THE ELEMENTAL STATE SHOULD BE
    RECOVERED FOR REUSE OR RECYCLING. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL LAWS.

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