Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)cobalticinium hexafluorophosphate, 98%
CAS Registry Number: 79973-42-5
Formula: [(CH3)5C5]2Co+PF6-
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metallocene
Synonym: none
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 79973-42-5 100% 0.02mg/m3 (as Co) no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Causes irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. May cause lung disease, polycythemia, congestive failure,
Emergency Overview:
and enlargement of the thyroid. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Skin and eyes, ingestion and dust inhalation.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Skin Contact: May cause dermatitis. Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, nausea,
Inhalation:
respiratory hypersensitivity, asthma.
Causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flushing of the face and ears, mild hypo tension, rash, and ringing
Ingestion:
in the ears.
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, coughing, and
Acute Health Affects:
shortness of breath.
Repeated oral administration of cobalt salts may reduce thyroid activity, cause blood disease, and damage
Chronic Health Affects: kidney, heart and lungs. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Limited evidence of a
carcinogenic effect.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and vapors of phosphorus pentoxide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a cool, dry area away from heat and direct sunlight.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material 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 with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: yellow to orange pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 474.35
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: slightly soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: Oxidizing agent and halogens
Decomposition Products: Cobalt oxide, phosphorus pentoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No specific information available on this product.
Carcinogenic Effects: Possible carcinogen (as Co)
Mutagenic Effects: No data
Tetratogenic Effects: No data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
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
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See category N096 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
