J.T. BAKER COMPANY -- COBALT CHLORIDE 6-HYDRATE, 1672  -- 6810-00N027372
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COBALT CHLORIDE 6-HYDRATE, 1672
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N027372
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER COMPANY
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:70829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:COBALT (II) CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE;(COBALT CHLORIDE,
    6-HYDRATE)
CAS:7791-13-1
RTECS #:GG0200000
Fraction by Wt: 98-100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 766 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:EXCESSIVE INHALATION IS
    IRRITATING, MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DAMAGE, HEADACHE,
    COUGHING, DIZZINESS, DIFFICULT BREATHING. SKIN:IRRITATION,
    PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. EYE:IRRITATI ON.
    INGEST:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC:LUNG DAMAGE. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COBALT (II) CHLORIDE IARC GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SOME EXPERIMENTS WITH TEST ANIMALS
    INDICATED THAT THIS SUBSTANCE MAY BE ANTICIPATED TO BE A
    CARCINOGEN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
    INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH P LENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE
    SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
    AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN SECURE POISON AREA.
Other Precautions:POISON! DANGER! HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY BE FATAL IF
    SWALLOWED. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. WASH THOR OUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQ WHERE ADEQ VENT CNDTNS EXIST. IF
    AIRBORNE CONC IS HIGH, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
    RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF RESPIRATOR, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS  RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:UNFORMS & APRONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:186F,86C
Spec Gravity:1.92
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:PINK TO RED POWDER, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0 @21C

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALI METALS, AMMONIA.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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