Product Identification

Product Name

Cobalt naphthenate

Synonyms

Naftolite
Naphthenic acids, cobalt salts

CAS

61789-51-3

EINECS

263-064-0

RTECS

QK8925000

RTECS Class

Tumorigen; Primary Irritant

Beilstein/Gmelin

NA

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Brown powder or bluish-red solid.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

140

Density

0.95 g/cm3 (20 C)

Usage

Wood preservative, insecticide, fungicide.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water.

Eyes

In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Diarrhea, weakness.

Inhalation

Cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, wheezing. Aerosol irritates the eyes and respiratory tract.

Skin

Redness, pain.

Eyes

Redness, pain.

Hazards

May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames. Some may burn rapidly with flare burning effect. Powders, dusts, shavings, borings, turnings or cuttings may explode or burn with explosive violence. Substance may be transported in a molten form. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.

UN (DOT)

2001

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Protective gloves and clothing. Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if in powder form.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure limit(s)

TLV (as Co dust): ppm; 0.05 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1991-1992).

Poison Class

4

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

49

Autoignition

276

Fire Fighting

Solid streams of water may spread fire. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Use dry chemical, graphite, or dry earth.

Fire Potential

Flammable/combustible material.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Decomposition

Toxic fumes are formed when this material is heated.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2001

Hazard Class

4.1

Packing Group

III