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.