Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Sodium hexanitritocobaltate (III), (ACS)
CAS Registry Number: 14649-73-1
Formula: Na3Co(NO2)6
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: inorganic compound
Synonym: Sodium cobaltinitrate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 14649-73-1 100% 0.02mg/m3 (as Co) no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful if swallowed. May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause slight to mild irritation of eyes, skin, and
Emergency Overview:
respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eyes.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness and pain.
May cause irritation to the skin. Symptoms include redness, itching and pain. May cause sensitization through
Skin Contact:
skin contact.
May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, respiratory
Inhalation:
hyper sensitivity and asthma.
Causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flushing of the face and ears, mild hypotension, rash, and ringing in
Ingestion:
the ears.
Harmful if swallowed. May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory
Acute Health Affects:
tract. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
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. May cause cancer by
inhalation.
NTP: No
IARC: Yes
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: none required
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and None
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate or ground limestone and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture.
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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a
Respirator:
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: 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: orange pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 403.98
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with reducing agents
Incompatibility: Organic matter, reducing agents, active metals and halogens
Decomposition Products: oxides of nitrogen
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: Carcinogen
Mutagenic Effects: none
Tetratogenic Effects: none
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release to the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the
Ecological Information:
aquatic environment.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to local, state and federal
Disposal:
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: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: see category code N096 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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