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CAS Number: 85017-77-2
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93-2731
Cobalt › Cobalt(II) bromide hydrate| CAS Number: | 85017-77-2 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00150208 |
| Molecular Formula: | Br2Co |
| Molecular Weight: | 218.75 |
| Chemical Formula: | CoBr2·XH2O |
| Color and Form: | violet xtl. |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: density ~2.462
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Cobalt (II) bromide hydrate |
| Product Number: | 93-2731 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 85017-77-2 |
| Formula: | CoBr2.XH2O |
| EINECS Number: | NONE |
| Chemical Family: | metal halide |
| Synonym: | Cobalt dibromide, cobaltic dibromide. |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 85017-77-2 | 100 | 0.02mg/m3 (as Co) | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Harmful if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact and inhalation. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Inhalation, skin, eyes. |
| Eye Contact: | Causes irritation, redness, and pain. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May cause sensitization through skin contact. |
| Inhalation: | Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. May cause sensitization through inhalation. |
| Ingestion: | Causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flushing of the face and ears, mild hypotension, rash, and ringing in the ears. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Harmful if swallowed. Causes irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Repeated oral administration of cobalt salts may reduce thyroid activity, cause blood disease, and damage kidney, heart and lungs. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | Yes |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | Material is non-flammable. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit fumes containing toxic cobalt compounds and bromine. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate powder and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store material in a tightly sealed container. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | violet xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 218.75 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | ~2.462 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | very soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Contact with strong oxidizing agents |
| Incompatibility: | Chlorine, oxidizing agents and active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | Water and cobalt bromide |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | No specific information available on this product. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Possible carcinogen (as Co) |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Avoid release to the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | NA |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | NA |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Not listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound see Category Code N096 for reporting. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 4/08/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 8/24/2011 |
