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Version 5.3
Revision Date
12/11/2017
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Product identifiers
Product name
Product code
: Cobalt Oxide
:
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Arlimin Industries, LLC
333 W. Drake St.
Suite 220
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Telephone : +1 970-494-0244
1.4 Emergency telephone number
CHEMTREC (24h emergency): 1-800-424-9300
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification in accordance with REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008
Respiratory sensitisation (Category 1B), H334
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P284 Wear respiratory protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1Substances
Formula : Co3O4
Molecular Weight : 240.80 g/mol
CAS-No. : 1308-06-1
Component Classification Concentration
Tricobalt tetraoxide
Resp. Sens. 1B; < 100%
Aquatic Chronic 3;
H334, H412
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Cobalt/cobalt oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
no data available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
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Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into
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6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust
and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at
places where dust is formed. For precautions see section
2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities Keep container tightly closed
in a dry and well-ventilated place. Hygroscopic
Keep in a dry place.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific
uses are stipulated
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control
Component
parameters CAS-No. Value Control Basis
parameters
Tricobalt tetraoxide 1308-06-1 TWA 0.02 mg/m3 USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
(TLV)
Remarks Pulmonary function
Asthma
Myocardial effects
Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or Indices
(see BEI® section)
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks
and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face 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 protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal
technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good
laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be
selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the
specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
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Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle
respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering
controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards
such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Black powder
b) Odor Odorless
c) Odor Threshold not applicable
d) pH 3-8
e) Melting point/freezing point 1935°C @760mm Hg
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range no data available
g) Flash point no data available
h) Evaporation rate not applicable
i) Flammability (solid, gas) non flammable
j) Upper/lower flammability or no data available
explosive limits
k) Vapor pressure not applicable
l) Vapor density no data available
m) Relative density 6.11 g/mL at 25 °C (77 °F)
n) Water solubility insoluble
o) Partition coefficient: n- no data available
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition temperature no data available
q) Decomposition temperature > 900 °C (> 1,652 °F)
r) Viscosity Not applicable
s) Explosive properties no data available
t) Oxidizing properties no data available
9.2 Other safety information
Bulk density 0.78 g/l
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity
no data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
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10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Avoid moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Reducing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Information on the likely routes of exposure
By respiratory organ: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
By mouth: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
By skin and eye contact: diarrhea. No information available
11.2 Health hazard information
Acute toxicity Oral: LD50>5000 mg/kg (Rat)
Inhalation: LC50>4.83 mg/L/4h (Rat)
Dermal: LD50>2000mg/kg (Rat)
Skin corrosion/irritation: Not irritating.
Serious eye damage/irritation: Not irritating.
Respiratory sensitization: Not sensitizing
Skin sensitization: Not sensitizing.
Carcinogenicity: No information available.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Toxicity: No information available.
Specific target organ toxicity: No information available.
(single exposure) No information available.
Specific target organ toxicity: No information available.
(repeated exposure)
Aspiration Hazard:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - > 136 mg/l - 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 136 mg/l - 48 h
other aquatic invertebrates
Toxicity to algae EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 88 mg/l - 72 h
12.2 Persistence and degradability no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
Harmful to aquatic life.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional
waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and
burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
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Not dangerous goods
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Not dangerous goods
15. REGULATORY
INFORMATION
TSCA. Chemical listed and approved on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313:
Tricobalt tetraoxide CAS-No. 1308-06-1 Revision Date 2007-07-01
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Tricobalt tetraoxide CAS-No. 1308-06-1 Revision Date 2007-07-01
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Tricobalt tetraoxide CAS-No. 1308-06-1 Revision Date 2007-07-01
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Tricobalt tetraoxide CAS-No. 1308-06-1 Revision Date 2007-07-01
California Prop. 65 Components
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the CAS-No. Revision Date
State of California to cause cancer. Tricobalt tetraoxide 1308-06-1 2007-07-01
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sect 2 and 3.
Aquatic Chronic Chronic aquatic toxicity
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
STOT RE Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
HMIS Rating
Health hazard: 2
Chronic Health Hazard: *
Flammability: 0
Physical Hazard 0
NFPA Rating
Health hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity Hazard: 0
Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as
a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the
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product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of
the product. Arlimin Industries, LLC shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from
contact with the above product.
Version: 5.3 Revision Date: 11-Dec-2017
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