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Cobalt hydroxide

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[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.
[Eyes]

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place. Store under nitrogen.
[Inhalation]

Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

20/21/22 36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 37/39
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Harmful. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
[Exposure limit(s)]

0.02 mg/m3 TLV
[Poison Class]

2
[Appearance]

Blue-green crystals
[Solubility in water]

Slightly soluble
[Density]

3.597 g/cm3 (15 C)
[Usage]

Production of co compds.
[Product Name]

Cobalt hydroxide
[Synonyms]

Cobalt dihydroxide
Cobaltous hydroxide
[CAS]

"CASEN_21041-93-0.htm">21041-93-0
[Formula]

CoH2O2
[Molecular Weight]

92.95
[EINECS]

244-166-4
[RTECS]

GG0904500
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen
[Merck]

13,2467
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

8813 (G)
[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.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Nature of decomposition products not known.