SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Cobalt(II) Trifluoroacetylacetonate Hydrate
Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. CO2-FACA3-01-C.XHYD
CAS #: 16092-38-9
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351
Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Carcinogenicity [Category 2]
Signal word: Warning!
Hazard Statement(s): Suspected of causing cancer
Pictogram(s) or Symbol(s):
Precautionary Statement(s):
[Prevention] 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 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
Chemical Formula: C10H8CoF6O4·xH2O
Synonyms: Cobalt(II) Trifluoroacetylacetonate Hydrate , Trifluoroacetylacetono Cobalt(II) Salt Hydrate
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Substance/Mixture: Substance
Components: Bis(trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionato)cobalt(II) Hydrate
Percent: >90.0%(T)
CAS Number: 16092-38-9
Molecular Weight: 365.09(Anh)
Chemical Formula: C10H8CoF6O4·xH2O
Synonyms: Cobalt(II) Trifluoroacetylacetonate Hydrate , Trifluoroacetylacetono Cobalt(II) Salt Hydrate
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. 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: In case of contact with substance, immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. If eye
irritation persists get medical advice/attention. 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: Effects of exposure (ingestion) to substance may be delayed. If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container or label. 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: No data available
Delayed: Possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Immediate medical attention: 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 Halogenated compounds Metallic oxides
Other specific hazards: WARNING: Highly toxic HF gas is produced during combustion.
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: Splash goggles. 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. Avoid exposure - obtain
special instructions before use. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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.
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: Wear protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses.
Skin and body protection: Wear protective clothing (chemical resistant suit and chemical resistant boots).
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C): Solid
Form: Crystal - Powder
Color: Yellow - Deep red
Odor: No data available
Odor threshold: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: No data available
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: Methanol
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: Group 2B (Possibly carcinogenic to humans) . 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:
No specific information is available in our data base regarding the toxic effects of this material for humans. However, exposure to any chemical should
be kept to a minimum. Always follow safe industrial hygiene practices and wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Potential Health Effects:
No specific information available; skin and eye contact may result in irriatation. May be harmful if inhaled or ingested.
Target organ(s): No data availabl
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 NOT on the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. The following notices are required by 40 CFR 720.36 (C) for those
products not on the inventory list:
(i) These products are supplied solely for use in research and development by or under the supervision of a technically qualified individual as defined in
40 CFR 720.0 et sec.
(ii) The health risks of these products have not been fully determined. Any information that is or becomes available will be supplied on a SDS sheet.
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
Other Information
NFPA Rating:
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Instability: 0
HMIS Classification:
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Physical: 0
International Inventories
WHMIS hazard class: D2B: Materials causing other toxic effects. (Toxic)
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
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