SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 4]
Acute Toxicity - Dermal [Category 4]
Acute Toxicity - Inhalation [Category 4]
Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 2]
Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 2A]
Carcinogenicity [Category 2]
Signal word: Warning!
Hazard Statement(s): Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
Harmful if swallowed
Harmful in contact with skin
Harmful if inhaled
Suspected of causing cancer

Pictogram(s) or Symbol(s):
Precautionary Statement(s):
[Prevention] Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear
protective gloves and protective clothing. Avoid breathing dusts or mists. Use only outdoors or in a wellventilated
area. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye and face protection. Obtain special instructions before
use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves,
protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
[Response] If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of
water. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before
reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If skin irritation or rash
occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or
attention. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention.
[Storage] Store locked up.
[Disposal] Dispose of contents and container in accordance with US EPA guidelines for the classification and
determination of hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR 261.3. (See Section 13)

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance/Mixture: Substance
Components: Bis(2,4-pentanedionato)cobalt(II)
Percent: >97.0%(T)
CAS Number: 14024-48-7
Molecular Weight: 257.15
Chemical Formula: C10H14CoO4
Synonyms: Acetylacetone Cobalt(II) Salt , Cobalt(II) Acetylacetonate

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Effects of exposure (inhalation) to substance may be
delayed. Inhalation of vapors or contact with substance will result in contamination and potential harmful
effects. Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if
breathing is difficult. Keep victim warm and quiet. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Ensure that
medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.
Skin contact: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Effects of exposure (skin contact) to substance may be
delayed. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Remove and isolate contaminated
clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin with running water for at
least 20 minutes. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the
material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.
Eye contact: IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Contact with
material may irritate or burn eyes. Call emergency medical service. Move victim to fresh air. Check for and
remove any contact lenses. Keep victim warm and quiet. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Effects of
exposure to substance may be delayed. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s)
involved and take precautions to protect themselves.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting with out medical advice. Effects of exposure (ingestion) to
substance may be delayed. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Do not use mouth-tomouth
method if victim ingested the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask
equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. If a person vomits place them in the recovery position so that vomit will not
reenter the mouth and throat. Rinse mouth. Keep victim warm and quiet. Treat symptomatically and
supportively. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to
protect themselves.
Symptoms/effects:
Acute: Redness.
Delayed: Possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Immediate medical attention: WARNING: It might be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth respiration, because
the inhaled material is harmful. CAUTION: Victim may be a source of contamination. If breathing has
stopped, perform artificial respiration. Use first aid treatment according to the nature of the injury. Ensure
that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: Dry chemical, CO2 , water spray, or alcohol-resistant foam. Consult with local fire authorities before
attempting large scale fire fighting operations.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Hazardous combustion products: These products include: Carbon oxides Metallic oxides
Other specific hazards: Closed containers may explode from heat of a fire.
Special precautions for fire-fighters:
Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams. Dike fire-control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. Containers may explode when
heated. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural fire fighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations
ONLY; it may not be effective in spill situations. Wear chemical protective clothing which is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may
provide little or no thermal protection.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Do not touch
damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing (Section 8). Warn
unnecessary personnel to move away. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Isolate the hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel.
Personal protective equipment: Wear eye protection (splash goggles) and face protection (full length face shield). Wear protective clothing
(chemical resistant suit and chemical resistant boots). Dust respirator. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH
approved respirator or equivalent. Wear protective gloves (nitrile).
Emergency procedures: Prevent dust cloud. Do not clean-up or dispose except under supervision of a specialist. In case of a spill
and/or a leak, always shut off any sources of ignition, ventilate the area, and excercise caution. Do not
touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Warn
personnel to move away. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks, or flames in immediate area). Stop leak if without risk. Ventilate the area. Absorb with an
inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal container. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
Environmental precautions:
Keep away from living quarters. Do not let product enter drains. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Water runoff can cause
environmental damage. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling: Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Manipulate under an adequate fume hood. Do not ingest. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Avoid
prolonged or repeated exposure. Normal measures for preventive fire protection. Good general ventilation
should be sufficient to control airborne levels. Keep container dry. Handle and open container with care.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. When using do not eat, drink, or smoke.
Keep away from sources of ignition.
Conditions for safe storage: Store locked up. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from
incompatibles. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent
leakage. Avoid prolonged storage periods. Store under inert gas (e.g. Argon). Hygroscopic material, store
in a tightly sealed container.
Storage incompatibilities: Store away from oxidizing agents

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limits: No data available
Appropriate engineering controls:
Handle only in a fully enclosed system and equipment. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels. Ventilation is normally
required when handling or using this product. Eyewash fountains should be provided in areas where there is any possibility that workers could be
exposed to the substance. Follow safe industrial engineering/laboratory practices when handling any chemical.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Dust respirator. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent.
Hand protection: Nitrile gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses.
Skin and body protection: Lab coat.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state (20°C): Solid
Form: Crystal - Powder
Color: Deep yellow red - Deep purple
Odor: No data available
Odor threshold: No data available

Melting point/freezing point: 173°C (343°F)
Boiling point/range: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Relative density: No data available
Kinematic Viscosity: No data available
Partition coefficient: No data available
n-octanol/water (log Pow)
Flash point: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available

pH: No data available
Vapor pressure: No data available
Vapor density: No data available
Dynamic Viscosity: No data available
Evaporation rate: No data available
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
Autoignition temperature: No data available
Flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Lower: No data available
Upper: No data available

Solubility(ies):
Soluble: Chloroform

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: Not Available.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. (See Section 7)
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous reactivity has been reported.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid excessive heat and light.
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: No data available

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity:
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation:
No data available
Serious eye damage/irritation:
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization:
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity:
No data available
Carcinogenicity:
No data available
IARC: No data available NTP: No data available OSHA: No data available
Reproductive toxicity:
No data available
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Eye contact, Ingestion, Skin contact.
Symptoms related to exposure:
Overexposure may result in serious illness or death. Skin contact may result in inflammation; characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or occasionally
blistering. Skin contact may result in redness, pain or dry skin. Eye contact may result in redness or pain.
Potential Health Effects:
Skin and eye contact may result in irritation.
Target organ(s): No data available

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Fish: No data available
Crustacea: No data available
Algae: No data available
Persistence and degradability: No data available
Bioaccumulative potential (BCF): No data available
Mobillity in soil: No data available
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water (log Pow)
No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc): No data available
Henry's Law:
constant (PaM3/mol)
No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal of product: Recycle to process if possible. It is the generator's responsibility to comply with Federal, State and Local
rules and regulations. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with a combustible solvent and burn in a
chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. This section is intended to provide
assistance but does not replace these laws, nor does compliance in accordance with this section ensure
regulatory compliance according to the law. US EPA guidelines for Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261. The product should not be allowed to enter the environment, drains,
water ways, or the soil.
Disposal of container: Dispose of as unused product. Do not re-use empty containers.
Other considerations: Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US) Non-hazardous for transportation.
IATA Non-hazardous for transportation.
IMDG Non-hazardous for transportation.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA 8b.):
This product is ON the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory.
US Federal Regulations
CERCLA Hazardous substance and Reportable Quantity:
SARA 313: Not Listed
SARA 302: Not Listed
State Regulations
State Right-to-Know
Massachusetts Not Listed
New Jersey Not Listed
Pennsylvania Not Listed
California Proposition 65: Not Listed
Other Information
NFPA Rating:
Health: 2
Flammability: 0
Instability: 0
HMIS Classification:
Health: 2
Flammability: 0
Physical: 0
International Inventories
WHMIS hazard class: D2A: Materials causing other toxic effects. (Very Toxic)
D2B: Materials causing other toxic effects. (Toxic)
EC-No: 237-855-6