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Material Safety Data Sheet

Catalog Number:

Revision date: 25-Apr-2006

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Catalog Number:

Product name: COBALT URANYL ACETATE

Supplier:

IBI Labs

Emergency telephone number: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Components CAS Number Weight % ACGIH Exposure Limits: OSHA Exposure Limits:

COBALT URANYL ACETATE N/A 90 - 100% None None

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory system., Harmful to flora, fauna, soil

organisms and aquatic organisms.

Category of Danger:

Irritant , Dangerous for the environment

Principle routes of exposure: Skin

Inhalation: Irritating to respiratory system

Ingestion: Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach

Skin contact: Irritating to skin.

Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation

ANSI Classification Irritant - eye, skin, respiratory

Statements of hazard May Cause Eye, Skin and Respiratory Tract irritation.

Statement of Spill or Leak - ANSI Label Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material (e.g. sand, vermiculite), then

place in suitable container. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter waterways. Use appropriate Personal Protective

Equipment.

Statement of First Aid In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a

physician.

Precautions - ANSI Label Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing

vapors. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin, eyes or respiratory tract. Wash thoroughly after exposure.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice: In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where

possible).

Product name: COBALT URANYL ACETATE

Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes Call a physician immediately

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.

Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician

immediately Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician

Protection of first-aiders: No information available

Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: None known

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or "alcohol" foam

Specific hazards: Burning produces irritant fumes.

Unusual hazards: None known

Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if

necessary.

Specific methods: Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

Flash point: Not determined

Auto-ignition temperature: Not determined

NFPA rating:

NFPA Health: 2

NFPA Flammability: 1

NFPA Reactivity: 0

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions: Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Methods for cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage:

ROOM TEMPERATURE

Handling: Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust

ventilation.

Safe handling advice: Wear personal protective equipment. Remove and wash

contaminated clothing before reuse.

Technical measures/storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated

place. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well ventilated

place.

Incompatible products: Oxidising and spontaneously flammable products

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures: Ensure adequate ventilation.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Respiratory protection: Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed.

Hand protection: Pvc or other plastic material gloves

Skin and body protection: Impervious clothing

Eye protection: Goggles

Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Product name: COBALT URANYL ACETATE

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state: Solid

Formula: CoUO2(C2H3O2)2•H2O

Melting point/range: No data available at this time.

Boiling point/range: No Data available at this time.

Density: No data available

Vapor pressure: No data available

Evaporation rate: No data available

Vapor density: No data available

Solubility (in water): No data available

Flash point: Not determined

Autoignition temperature: Not determined

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Polymerization: None under normal processing.

Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating

gases and vapours such as carbon oxides.

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents

Conditions to avoid: Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Product Information

Acute toxicity

Components RTECS Number: Selected LD50s and LC50s

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Available Not Determined

Chronic toxicity: Chronic exposure may cause nausea and vomiting, higher exposure causes

unconsciousness.

Local effects: Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and

vomiting.

Specific effects: May include moderate to severe erythema (redness) and moderate edema (raised

skin), nausea, vomiting, headache.

Primary irritation: A primary irritant.

Carcinogenic effects: No data is available on the product itself.

Mutagenic effects: No data is available on the product itself.

Reproductive toxicity: No data is available on the product itself.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility: No data available

Bioaccumulation: No data available

Ecotoxicity effects: No data available

Aquatic toxicity: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic

environment.

Components U.S. DOT - Appendix B -

Marine Pollutant

U.S. DOT - Appendix B -

Severe Marine Pollutants

United Kingdom - The Red

List:

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

 Product name: COBALT URANYL ACETATE

Components Germany VCI (WGK) World Health Organization

(WHO) - Drinking Water

Ecotoxicity - Fish Species

Data

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Components Ecotoxicity - Freshwater

Algae Data

Ecotoxicity - Microtox Data Ecotoxicity - Water Flea

Data

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Components EPA - ATSDR Priority List EPA - HPV Challenge

Program Chemical List

California - Priority Toxic

Pollutants

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Components California - Priority Toxic Pollutants California - Priority Toxic Pollutants

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Listed Not Listed

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues / unused products: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate

Federal, State, and local regulations. This product, if

unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a

permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous

waste regulatory authority. Residue from fires extinguished

with this material may be hazardous.

Contaminated packaging: Do not re-use empty containers

Methods for cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN/Id No: 2910

DOT:

Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.

IATA Hazard Label(s): Miscellaneous

Hazard Class 7 -

Other miscellaneous materials

Packing group: II

Emergency Response Guide Number (ERG): 161

Components U.S. DOT - Appendix A Table 1 - Reportable Quantities

COBALT URANYL ACETATE RQ = 1 pound (as cobalt compounds)

TDG (Canada):

WHMIS hazard class: D2b toxic materials

:

IMDG/IMO

Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.

IMDG - Hazard Classifications Not Applicable

Product name: COBALT URANYL ACETATE

Components U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Marine Pollutan U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Severe Marine

Pollutants

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Listed Not Listed

IMO-labels:

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories

U.S. regulations:

Components California Proposition 65

-

Massachusetts Right to

Know List:

New Jersey Right to

Know List:

Pennsylvania Right to Know

List:

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Components Florida substance List: Rhode Island Right to

Know List:

Illinois - Toxic Air

Contaminants

Connecticut - Hazardous Air

Pollutants

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Components SARA 313 Emission

reporting/Toxic Release

of Chemicals

CERCLA/SARA - Section

302 Extremely Haz

NTP: IARC:

COBALT URANYL ACETATE Not Listed Not Listed None None

SARA 313 Notification: The above is your notification as to the SARA 313 listing for this product(s) pursuant

to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Ammendments and Reauthorization Act of

1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.

If you are unsure if you are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313, or

need more information, please call the EPA Emergency Planning and Community

Right-To-Know Information Hotline: (800) 535-0202 or (202) 479-2499 (in

Washington, DC or Alaska).

State Notification: The above information is your notice as to the Right-to-Know listings of the stated

product(s). Individual states will list chemicals for a variety of reasons including, but

not limited to, the compounds toxicity; carcinogenic, tumorigenic and/or reproductive

hazards; and the compounds environmental impact if accidentally released.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Prepared by: Health & Safety

Disclaimer: The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon tests believed to be reliable.

However, IBI Labs does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness NOR SHALL ANY OF THIS

INFORMATION CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE

GOODS, THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE GOODS, OR THE FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE. Adjustment to conform to actual conditions of usage maybe required. IBI Labs assumes no

responsibility for results obtained or for incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits arising from the use of

these data. No warranty against infringement of any patent, copyright or trademark is made or implied.

End of Safety Data Sheet

Inventory - United States TSCA - Sect. 8(b) Not Listed

Components

COBALT URANYL ACETATE

Canada DSL Inventory List -

Product name: COBALT URANYL ACETATE

Not Listed

 

 

  

 
 
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