MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- COBALT NITRATE  -- 6810-00-081-3996
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COBALT NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-081-3996
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:COBALT NITRATE,HEXAHYDRATE; CAS #10026-22-9
CAS:10141-05-6
RTECS #:GG1109000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
ACGIH TLV:0.1MG/CUM(AS CO

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY IRRIT RESP TRACT;ING:MAY CAUSE
    NAUSEA,VOMIT,MILD HYPOTENSION;SKIN/EYES:IRRITATES/PAIN/RDNSS.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
    IMMED W/LG QTY H* 2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/REDUCERS MAY CAUSE EXTREMELY
    VIOLENT COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CELAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOES NOT GENERATE DUST (V ACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED
    TOAVOID DUST

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE;SEPARATE FROM
    COMBUSTIBLES,ORGANIC OR OTHER READILY OXIDIZBLES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:13 AUG 85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD;DANGER!
    STRONG OXIDIZER.CONTACT W/OTHER MATL MAY CAUSE FIRE.HARMFULL IF
    SWALLOWED/INHALED.CAUSES IRRITATION

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

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:1.88
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:RED CRYSTALS.ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CARBON & OXIDIZABLE MATL (REDUCERS)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMPOSITION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,ST.&FED REGS.

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