Material Safety Data Sheet Page 1 of 2
Cobalt Sulfate, 7-Hydrate
MSDS # 204.00
Section 1: Product and Company Identification
Cobalt Sulfate, 7-Hydrate
Synonyms/General Names: Cobaltous Sulfate; Cobalt Sulfate
Product Use: For educational use only
Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc., Columbus, WI 53925.
24 Hour Emergency Information Telephone Numbers
CHEMTREC (USA): 800-424-9300 CANUTEC (Canada): 613-424-6666
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Section 2: Hazards Identification
Pink-red crystalline powder; no odor. HMIS (0 to 4)
Health 2
CAUTION! Moderately toxic by ingestion and possible carcinogen. 0
Fire Hazard
Target organs: Respiratory tract, heart. Reactivity 0
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Section 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients
Cobalt sulfate, Heptahydrate, (10026-24-1), 100%
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Always seek professional medical attention after first aid measures are provided.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with excess water for 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally.
Skin: Immediately flush skin with excess water for 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing.
Ingestion: Call Poison Control immediately. Rinse mouth with cold water. Give victim 1-2 cups of water or milk to drink.
Induce vomiting immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
When heated to decomposition, emits acrid fumes. 0
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters: Use foam or dry chemical to extinguish fire. 2 0
Firefighters should wear full fire fighting turn-out gear and respiratory protection (SCBA). Cool
container with water spray. Material is not sensitive to mechanical impact or static discharge.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Isolate the hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected
personnel. Sweep up spill and place in sealed bag or container for disposal. Wash spill area after pickup is complete. See Section
13 for disposal information.
Section 7: Handling and Storage Green
Handling: Use with adequate ventilation and do not breathe dust or vapor. Avoid contact with skins, eyes, or clothing. Wash
hands thoroughly after handling.
Storage: Store in General Storage Area [Green Storage] with other items with no specific storage hazards. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated, locked store room away from incompatible materials.
Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Have approved eyewash facility, safety shower, and fire
extinguishers readily available. Wear chemical splash goggles and chemical resistant clothing such as gloves and aprons. Wash
hands thoroughly after handling material and before eating or drinking. Use NIOSH-approved respirator with a dust cartridge.
Exposure guidelines: Cobalt Sulfate: OSHA PEL: N/A, ACGIH: TLV: N/A, STEL: N/A.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Page 2 of 2
MSDS # 204.00 Cobalt Sulfate, 7-Hydrate Scholar Chemistry
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Molecular formula CoSO4 ?7H2O. Appearance Pink-red crystalline powder..
Molecular weight 281.10. Odor No odor.
Specific Gravity 2.03 g/mL @ 20癈. Odor Threshold N/A.
Vapor Density (air=1) N/A. Solubility Soluble.
Melting Point 96.8癈. Evaporation rate N/A (Butyl acetate = 1).
Boiling Point/Range 420癈. Partition Coefficient N/A (log POW).
Vapor Pressure (20癈) N/A. pH N/A.
Flash Point: N/A. LEL N/A.
Autoignition Temp.: N/A. UEL N/A.
N/A = Not available or applicable
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Avoid heat and moisture.
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers.
Shelf life: Indefinite if stored properly.
Section 11: Toxicology Information
Acute Symptoms/Signs of exposure: Eyes: Redness, tearing, itching, burning, conjunctivitis. Skin: Redness, itching.
Ingestion: Irritation and burning sensations of mouth and throat, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Inhalation: Irritation of
mucous membranes, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath,
Chronic Effects: No information found.
Sensitization: none expected
Cobalt Sulfate: LD50 [oral, rat]; 582mg/kg; LC50 [rat]; N/A; LD50 Dermal [rabbit]; N/A
Material has been found to be a Class 2B ?a possible carcinogen by IARC.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity (aquatic and terrestrial): Contains a heavy metal ?Toxic to terrestrial and aquatic plants and animals. Do not
release to the environment
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Check with all applicable local, regional, and national laws and regulations. Local regulations may be more stringent than
regional or national regulations. Small amounts of this material may be suitable for sanitary sewer or trash disposal.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Shipping Name: Not regulated by DOT. Canada TDG: Not regulated by TDG .
DOT Hazard Class: Hazard Class:
Identification Number: UN Number:
Section 15: Regulatory Information
EINECS: Not listed . WHMIS Canada: Not WHMIS Controlled.
TSCA: All components are listed or are exempt California Proposition 65: Listed causing cancer.
The product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Section 16: Other Information
Current Issue Date: January 23, 2009
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particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because S&C has no continuing control over the material, those
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