HAZARD
IDENTIFICATION
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Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: NO Ingestion: YES
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: YES OSHA: NO
Health Hazards Acute And Chronic: DUST IS IRRITATING TO EYES, NOSE AND THROAT.
IF INHALED, WILL CAUSE COUGHING OR DIFFICULT BREATHING. SOLID IS IRRITATING TO
SKIN AND EYES. IF SWALLOWED, WILL CAUSE NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity: COBALT (II) NITRATE: GROUP 2B (IARC).
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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FIRST AID
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REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. EYES: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MIN. SKIN: REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLOOD SKIN WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF
WATER FOR 15 MIN. INGEST: GET MD IMMEDIATELY (FP N). INHAL: SEEK PROMPT, COMPETENT
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point Text: N/A
Auto Ignition Temperature Text:
Lower Limits: N/A Upper Limits: N/A
Extinguishing Media: NOT FLAMM. IF INVOLVED IN FIRE, USE H*2O, CARBON DIOXIDE,
DRY CHEMICAL EXTING AGENTS, DRY SAND/DRY GROUND DOLOMITE.
Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIP
(FP N). IF WITHOUT RISK, REMOVE MATERIAL FROM FIRE AREA. COOL CONTAINERS WITH
WATER FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE.
Unusal Fire/Explosion Hazard: WILL INCREASE THE INTENSITY OF A FIRE. POISONOUS
GASES MAY BE PRODUCED IN FIRE. CONTACT WITH WOOD AND PAPER MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
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RELEASE MEASURES
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Spill Release Procedures: WEARING FULL PROT CLTHG & NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESP PROT, ELIM ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. COVER SPILL W/DRY SAND/DRY VERMICULITE,
MIX WELL & CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO A WELL MARKED CONTAINER. CLOSE CNTNR
TIGHTLY. SUBMIT OR RETAIN FOR DISP.
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods: CONSULT STATE, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL OF COBALT NITRATE.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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CAUTION! POISONOUS GASES MAY BE PRODUCED IN FIRE.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Respiratory Protection: FOR ORDINARY USE, WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
FOR EMERGENCY USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST: FUME HOOD. MECHANICAL: ADEQUATE. SPECIAL:HANDLE IN
GLOVE BOX/BAG IN DRY ATMOSHPHERE. MOISTURE SENSITIVE.
Protective Gloves: RUBBER.
Eye Protection: CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES (FP N)
Other Equipment: LAB COAT & APRON, FLAME & CHEMICAL RESISTANT
COVERALLS, EYEWASH CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED FLUSHING, SAFETY DRENCH SHOWER.
Work Hygenic Practices: LAB COAT & APRON, FLAME & CHEMICAL RESISTANT
COVERALLS, EYEWASH CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED FLUSHING, SAFETY DRENCH SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety & Health: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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HCC: N1
Boiling Point:
DECOMPOSES
Melting/Freezing Point:
131F,55C
Decomposition Temp:
N/K
Vapor Pressure: N/K Vapor Density: N/K
Specific Gravity: 1.87
PH: N/K
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Rate & Reference: N/K
Solubility in Water: SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor: RED CRYSTAL, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: N/K
Corrosion Rate: N/K
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid: MOISTURE SENSITIVE. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER OR
MOIST ATMOSPHERE.
Materials to Avoid: WATER, WOOD AND PAPER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: OXIDES OF NITROGEN IN FIRE.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT
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DISPOSAL
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CONSULT STATE, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF COBALT
NITRATE.
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REGULATORY
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SARA Title III: N/P
Federal Regulatory: N/P
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OTHER
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Mfgs. & Exporters: Laboratory Reagents, Fine Chemicals,
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