International Chemical Safety Cards

COBALT(II) ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE ICSC: 1128

Acetic acid, cobalt(+2) salt

Cobaltous acetate (tetrahydrate)
Cobaltous diacetate tetrahydrate
C4H6CoO44H2O
Molecular mass: 249.1

ICSC # 1128
CAS # 6147-53-1
RTECS # AG3325000
October 17, 2001 Validated
Pi, Study (1st batch of chemical part)
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/ FIRST AID/
HAZARD/ PREVENTION
SYMPTOMS FIRE FIGHTING
EXPOSURE
Not combustible. Gives off In case of fire in the
FIRE irritating or toxic fumes (or surroundings: use appropriate
gases) in a fire. extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
PREVENT DISPERSION OF
EXPOSURE DUST! AVOID ALL
CONTACT!
Cough. Shortness of breath. Local exhaust or breathing Fresh air, rest. Refer for
INHALATION
Sore throat. protection. medical attention.
Redness. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated
clothing. clothes. Rinse skin with
SKIN
plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, or eye First rinse with plenty of
protection in combination water for several minutes
EYES with breathing protection. (remove contact lenses if
easily possible), then take to a
doctor.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke Rinse mouth. Refer for
INGESTION Nausea. Vomiting. during work. medical attention.
Weakness.
PACKAGING &
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE
LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate Separated from strong oxidants.
filter respirator adapted to the Well closed. Store in an area
airborne concentration of the without drain or sewer access.
substance. Sweep spilled substance
into containers; if appropriate,
moisten first to prevent dusting. Do
NOT let this chemical enter the
environment.
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety &
the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the
ICSC: 1128 International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH
IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

COBALT(II) ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE ICSC: 1128

PHYSICAL STATE; ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

I APPEARANCE: The substance can be absorbed into
RED CRYSTALS the body by inhalation of its aerosol
M and by ingestion.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
P INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20C is negligible; a
O CHEMICAL DANGERS: harmful concentration of airborne
The substance decomposes on heating particles can, however, be reached
R producing irritating fumes . Reacts quickly when dispersed.
with strong oxidants causing fire and
T explosion hazard. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM
EXPOSURE:
A OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE The substance is irritating to the eyes ,
LIMITS: the skin and the respiratory tract .
N TLV: (as Co) 0.02 mg/m as TWA;
A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR
T with unknown relevance to humans); REPEATED EXPOSURE:
BEI issued (ACGIH 2001). Repeated or prolonged contact may
MAK: (Inhalable fraction) skin cause skin sensitization. Repeated or
D absorption (H); sensitization of prolonged inhalation exposure may
respiratory tract and skin (Sah); cause asthma. Lungs may be affected
A Carcinogen category: 2 Germ cell by repeated or prolonged exposure.
mutagen group: 3A The substance may have effects on the
T (DFG 2009). heart, thyroid and bone marrow ,
when ingested. This substance is
A possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL Melting point: 140C Solubility in water:

PROPERTIES Density: 1.7 g/cm very good
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in seafood.
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. Do NOT take working
clothes home. Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further
contact. The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are
aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. The apparent melting point
caused by loss of crystal water is given. The recommendations on this Card also apply to Cobalt (II) acetate
anhydrous (CAS 71-48-7).
Card has been partially updated in April 2010: see Occupational Exposure Limits,
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ICSC: 1128 COBALT(II) ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE

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