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COBALT | ICSC: 0782 |
(powder) Co Atomic mass: 58.9 ![]() RTECS # GF8750000 ICSC # 0782 EC # 027-001-00-9 |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE |
Divided dust may ignite on contact with air or oxygen.
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NO contact with strong oxidants.
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Special powder, dry sand, NO other agents.
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EXPLOSION |
Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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Cough.
Laboured breathing.
Shortness of breath.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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Dry skin.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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Redness.
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Face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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Abdominal pain.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
(extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles).
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
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Xn symbol R: 42/43 S: (2-)22-24-37 |
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COBALT | ICSC: 0782 |
I M P O R T A N T D A T A |
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA |
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S | ||||
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Aquacat, Super cobalt, cobalt-59, C.I.77320, NCI-C60311 are trade names.
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