Sodium Cobaltinitrite

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SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Sodium Cobaltinitrite

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. NA-NICO3-02 , NA-NICO3-03 , NA-NICO3-04 , NA-NICO3-05

CAS #: 13600-98-1

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
American Elements
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Emergency telephone number:
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
Respiratory sensitisation (Category 1), H334
Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317
Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties
if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary statement(s)
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and
understood.
P210 Keep away from heat.
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the
workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on
this label).
P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant
foam for extinction.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal
plant.

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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Formula : CoN6Na3O12
Molecular weight : 403.94 g/mol
CAS-No. : 13600-98-1
EC-No. : 237-077-7

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SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice
Move out of dangerous area.Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor
in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult
a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

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SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Sodium oxides, Cobalt/cobalt oxides
Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist
or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing
dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel. Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected
vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local
regulations (see section 13). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Keep away from
sources of ignition - No smoking.Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Keep in a dry place.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 5.1B: Oxidizing hazardous materials

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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands
before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN
166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact
with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with
applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must
be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance
at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as
a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection,
use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Form: powder
Colour: dark yellow
Odour No data available
Odour Threshold No data available
pH No data available
Melting point/freezing point
Melting point/range: 220 °C (428 °F) - dec.
Initial boiling point and boiling range No data available
Flash point ()Not applicable
Evaporation rate No data available
Flammability (solid,gas) No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
Vapour pressure No data available
Vapour density No data available
Relative density No data available
Water solubility No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available
Auto-ignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature No data available
Viscosity No data available
Explosive properties No data available
Oxidizing properties The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the
category 2.

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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
No data available
Incompatible materials
Strong acids, Organic materials, Reducing agents, Amines
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Sodium oxides,
Cobalt/cobalt oxides
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity
No data available
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: GF9480000
prolonged or repeated exposure can cause:, Asthma, Lung irritation, Benign
pneumoconiosis., Cough, Difficulty in breathing, Liver injury may occur., Neurotoxic
effects., Gastrointestinal disturbance, Vomiting, Diarrhoea
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence

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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted

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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
Product
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve
or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator
equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with
an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly
flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product

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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)
UN number: 1479 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Oxidizing solid, n.o.s. (Trisodium hexanitritocobaltate)
Reportable Quantity (RQ):
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
IMDG
UN number: 1479 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II EMS-No: F-A, S-Q
Proper shipping name: OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S. (Trisodium hexanitritocobaltate)
Marine pollutant : yes
IATA
UN number: 1479 Class: 5.1 Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Oxidizing solid, n.o.s. (Trisodium hexanitritocobaltate)

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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,
Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that
exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section
313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Trisodium hexanitritocobaltate CAS-No.
13600-98-1
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Trisodium hexanitritocobaltate CAS-No.
13600-98-1

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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.