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Ammonium cobalt(II) sulfate hexahydrate

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[Fire Fighting]

Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Potential]

Noncombustible.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep container tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause allergic skin reaction.
[Eyes]

Causes irritation.
[Ingestion]

harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

20/22 36/37/38 43
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 36
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing.
[Respirators]

Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Target organs: Thyroid, lungs.
[Appearance]

Red crystals.
[Density]

1.902 g/cm3 (25 C)
[Product Name]

Cobalt(II) diammonium sulfate hexahydrate
[Synonyms]

Ammonium cobalt disulfate hexahydrate
Cobaltic ammonium sulfate hexahydrate
Sulfuric acid, ammonium cobalt(2+) salt (2:2:1), hexahydrate
[CAS]

13586-38-4
[Formula]

CoH20N2O14S2
[Molecular Weight]

395.23
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Hygroscopic.
[Decomposition]

Sulfur oxides, Ammonia, Cobalt/cobalt oxides.