Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Cobalt tricarbonyl nitrosyl
CAS Registry Number: 14096-82-3
Formula: Co(CO)3NO
EINECS Number: 237-945-5
Chemical Family: metal carbonyl complexes
Synonym: none
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 14096-82-3 100% 0.02mg/m3 no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Inhalation can lead to headaches and dizziness.
Emergency Overview:
Prolonged exposure can lead to convulsions and coma.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact: May cause mild irritation to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Harmful in contact with skin. May cause mild irritation to the skin.
Inhalation: Harmful through inhalation. Inhalation could lead to dizziness and headache.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Inhalation can lead to headaches and dizziness.
Acute Health Affects:
Prolonged exposure can lead to convulsions and coma.
Chronic Health Affects: No information on long term exposure.
NTP: No
IARC: Yes
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. A victim will need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area immediately with water. Remove contaminated clothing if necessary. Seek medical
Skin Exposure:
assistance if irritation persists.
Remove victim to fresh air immediately. Keep the victim lying down and warm. Give oxygen as soon as
Inhalation:
possible. If shock occurs, respond with appropriate first aid. Transport the victim to a hospital.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give water to dilute the toxin (only if conscious).
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH-approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus.
Hazardous Combustion and carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and cobalt oxides.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Flammable liquid. No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small quantities can be mixed with sodium carbonate or vermiculite and swept up. If large quantities are
Spill and Leak Procedures:
spilled, and ventilation is not available, personnel should be fitted with a self- contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling chemical substances.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: This product should be handled in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: This product should be handled in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: dark red liq.
Molecular Weight: 172.97
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: 50°C
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 1.47
Odor: musty odor
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air sensitive, (store cold)
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: prolonged contact with air.
Incompatibility: Oxidizing agents and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, cobalt oxides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
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
Ecological Information: No information available.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of this material according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Flammable liquids, toxic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 3
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1992
Shipping Name (IATA): Flammable liquid, toxic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 3
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1992
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See Category Code N096 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A