Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity
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Cobalt(II) diammonium sulfate hexahydrate(13586-38-4)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity

Product Identification

Product Name
Cobalt(II) diammonium sulfate hexahydrate
Synonyms
Ammonium cobalt disulfate hexahydrate
Cobaltic ammonium sulfate hexahydrate
Sulfuric acid, ammonium cobalt(2+) salt (2:2:1), hexahydrate
CAS
13586-38-4
Formula
CoH20N2O14S2
Molecular Weight
395.23

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Red crystals.
Density
1.902 g/cm3 (25 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Skin
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
Eyes
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Keep container tightly closed.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation
Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Harmful if inhaled.
Skin
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause allergic skin reaction.
Eyes
Causes irritation.
Ingestion
harmful if swallowed.
Hazards
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
EC Risk Phrase
20/22 36/37/38 43
EC Safety Phrase
26 36

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing.
Respirators
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator.
Exposure Effects
Target organs: Thyroid, lungs.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting
Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Fire Potential
Noncombustible.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability
Hygroscopic.
Decomposition
Sulfur oxides, Ammonia, Cobalt/cobalt oxides.
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