NILE CHEMICALS
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Specification |
Cobalt Sulphate pure |
Cobalt Sulphate G.R. |
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CoSO4.7H2O |
CoSO4.7H2O |
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M.W. 281.10 |
M.W. 281.10 |
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Min.Assay |
98.50% |
99.50% |
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Calcium (ca) |
|
0.005% |
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Copper(Cu) |
|
0.001% |
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Iron(Fe) |
0.005% |
0.002% |
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Lead(Pb) |
0.005% |
0.001% |
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Chloride(Cl) |
0.02% |
0.001% |
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Manganese(Mn) |
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0.001% |
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Magensium(Mg) |
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0.001% |
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Potassium(K) |
|
0.002% |
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Sodium(Na) |
|
0.002% |
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Zinc(Zn) |
|
0.005% |
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Mr Formula: Co(SO)4·7H2O |
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M. W: 281.10 |
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CAS: 10026-24-1 |
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Form: Heptahydrate |
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BRIEF MSDS
Hazards
identification
- Hazard description:
T Toxic
N Dangerous for the environment
- Information pertaining to
particular dangers for man and environment
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment
- Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 0
Reactivity = 1
Toxicological
information
- Acute toxicity:
- Primary irritant effect:
- on the skin:
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
- on the eye:
Irritating effect.
- Sensitization:
Sensitization possible through inhalation.
Sensitization possible through skin contact.
- Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Cobalt is an experimental neoplastigen and tumorigen. It is an
experimental carcinogen of the connective tissue and lungs. Cobalt
metal and inorganic compounds are classified as an animal carcinogen by the
ACGIH. Ingestion may cause burning in the mouth, esophagus, and
stomach. Inhalation of dusts and fumes may cause irritation of the
respiratory tract and labored breathing and coughing. Sensitization,
nausea, flushing of the face and ringing in the ears is also possible.
Chronic ingestion may result in pericardial effusion, polycardial effusion,
polycythemia, cardiac failure, vomiting, convulsions and thyroid
enlargement.
Transport
information
Not
a hazardous material for transportation.
- DOT regulations:
- Hazard class:
None
- Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
- ADR/RID class:
None
- Maritime transport IMDG:
- IMDG Class:
None
- Air transport ICAO-TI and
IATA-DGR:
- ICAO/IATA Class:
None
Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications
OTHER INFORMATION
It must be recognised that the physical and chemical properties of any
product may not be fully understood and that new, possibly hazardous products
may arise from reactions between chemicals. The information given in this data
sheet is based on our present knowledge and shall not constitute a guarantee for
any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid
contractual relationship.
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