Flammable solids, Category 1
Self- heating substances and mixtures, Category 1
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Dermal
Skin irritation, Category 2
Skin sensitization, Sub-category 1A
Eye irritation, Category 2
Acute toxicity - Category 1, Inhalation
Respiratory sensitization, Sub-category 1A
Carcinogenicity, Category 1B
Reproductive toxicity, Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 3
H251 Self-heating; may catch fire
H302+H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P235 Keep cool.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P317 Get medical help.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P342+P316 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets.
P410 Protect from sunlight.
P413 Store bulk masses greater than … kg/…lbs at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F.
P420 Store separately.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .
This material is highly toxic. It is irritating to skin and mucous membranes. Cobalt carbonyls share the general toxicity of carbonyls because of the direct irritant and systemic action of the compound coupled with the effects of carbon monoxide which is released from their decomposition. (EPA, 1998)
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Excerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]: DO NOT USE WATER, CO2 OR FOAM ON MATERIAL ITSELF. Some of these materials may react violently with water. EXCEPTION: For Xanthates, UN3342 and for Dithionite (Hydrosulfite/Hydrosulphite) UN1384, UN1923 and UN1929, USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER for SMALL AND LARGE fires to stop the reaction. Smothering will not work for these materials, they do not need air to burn. SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, soda ash, lime or DRY sand, EXCEPT for UN1384, UN1923, UN1929 and UN3342. LARGE FIRE: DRY sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime EXCEPT for UN1384, UN1923, UN1929 and UN3342, or withdraw from area and let fire burn. CAUTION: UN3342 when flooded with water will continue to evolve flammable Carbon disulfide/Carbon disulphide vapors. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers or in contact with substance. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. (ERG, 2016)
When heated to decomposition, it emits carbon monoxide. Slowly attacked by hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, more rapidly by nitric acid and bromine. Unstable, decomposes on exposure to air. (EPA, 1998)
Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
NO open flames. NO contact with oxidizing agents. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Fireproof. Separated from oxidants. Well closed. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper storage conditions.
TLV: (as Co): 0.1 mg/m3, as TWA
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Cobalt carbonyl is an orange or dark brown crystalline solid. Used as a catalyst, used in antiknock gasoline and in making high-purity cobalt compounds. (EPA, 1998)
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51°C(lit.)
219°C/1mmHg(lit.)
Noncombustible Solid, but flammable carbon monoxide is emitted during decomposition.
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-23°C
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52°C
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Insoluble (NIOSH, 2016)
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0.07 mm Hg at 59° F (EPA, 1998)
1.81
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Decomposes on warming. Decomposes under the influence of air. This produces toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and cobalt. Reacts with oxidants. This generates fire hazard.
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When heated to decomposition, COBALT CARBONYL emits carbon monoxide. Slowly attacked by hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, more rapidly by nitric acid and bromine. Unstable, decomposes on exposure to air [EPA, 1998].
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This compound is incompatible with the following:Air [Note: Decomposes on exposure to air or heat; stable in atmosphere of hydrogen & carbon monoxide.] (NIOSH, 1997)
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Iarc-2b
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The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance is severely irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
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A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on dispersing, however, much faster.
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN3190 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN3190 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN3190 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: SELF-HEATING SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: SELF-HEATING SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: SELF-HEATING SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 4.2 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 4.2 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 4.2 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: II (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
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The symptoms of lung oedema 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.Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.Several manufacturers label this substance for other effects - including the possibility of allergic skin reactions, cancer, reproductive effects, specific target organ toxicity (following repeated exposure) or long-term aquatic hazard - but sufficient data to support these GHS classifications were not found.