Description

PROPERTIES	SPECIFICATION
METAL CONTENT as Cobalt	6.00	±	0.2%
APPEARANCE	Bluish violet liquid
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 30°C/ 30°C	0.89	±	0.03
VISCOSITY (Gardner-Holdt @ 30°C)	A max.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

COMMERCIAL PRODUCT NAME : COBALT OCTOATE 6% Accelerator

SECTION 1 : IDENTITY INFORMATION

2.1 Chemical characterization : Cobalt soap dispersion in mineral spirit with 6% of Cobalt

2.5 Hazardous ingredients :

Component	CAS No.	Exposure Guidelines
		OSHA/PEL/TWA	ACGIH/TLV/TWA	UNITS
Cobalt 2-Ethyl Hexanoate Mineral Spirits	136-52-7 8052-41-3	0.1 100ppm	0.05 525	mg/m3 mg/m3

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1-A (Final Rule) TWA list for Cobalt Metal dust and fume (as Co) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1-A (Final Rule) TWA list for Stoddard solvent

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS)

Health – 2

Flammability – 2

Reactivity – 0

Protective Equipment – B

SECTION 2 : PHYSICAL SAFETY DATA

1. Change in physical state boiling range of mineral spirit : 145-205°C ASTM D 1078 (not applicable to the solvent free metal soap)
2. Density @ (30°C) 0.89g/ml ISO 2811 Bulk density not applicable
3. Vapour pressure @ (38°C) (mineral spirit) 3mbar
4. Viscosity @ 30°C max 0.6 stokes
5. Solubility in water not applicable
6. Ph value not applicable
7. Flash point 39°C ASTM D 92-72
8. Ignition temperature (mineral spirit) 252°C ASTM D 2155
9. Explosion limits Lower : 0.8 Upper 5% (mineral spirit)
10. Thermal decomposition No decomposition if used as directed
11. Hazardous decomposition products
12. Hazardous reacting risk of explosion by contact with peroxides
13. Additional information

The product is miscible with many organic solvents

SECTION 3 : TRANSPORTATION

GGVSee/IMDG Code : 3345 UN NO 1993 inflammable : Liquid NOS ICAO/IATA : DGR GGVE/GGVS RID/ADR 3.31 C ADNR

SECTION 4 : REGULATIONS (EEC)

R 10 : Flammable

On the basis of the data available to us, Cobalt 6% Accelerator is not a dangerous product. One should, however, observe the usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals.

SECTION 5 : PROTECTIVE MEASURES, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1. Technical protective measures

   Keep the container tightly closed in a well ventilated place and away from sources of ignition. Do not store together with peroxides.
2. Personal Protective equipment : N/A Respiratory Protection : N/A Eye Protection : Protecting glasses Hand Protection : Neoprene gloves Other : Minimize breathing vapour ; avoid prolonged contact with skin

3. Industrial hygiene :

   Keep away from foodstuffs, drinks and animal feed. Take off contaminated, saturated clothing, shoes immediately. Wash hands before work breaks and at the end of working.

4. Protection against fire and explosion :

   Do not smoke. Keep sources of ignition such as heat spark. Take measures against the build-up electrostatic charges.

5. Disposal

   Take into consideration the local authority regulation on incineration

SECTION 6 : MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS AND FIRES

1. After spillage/leakage/gas leakage

   Take up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, kieselgur) and do not allow to get into drains. Provide for sufficient ventilation. Eliminate all sources of Ignition (flares, flames, electrical sparks etc)

2. Extinguishing media

   Suitable foam, Carbon dioxide, water spray (fog), dry chemical, vapouring liquid type extinguisher may be suitable for extinguishing fires. Not to be used : Water in a jet

3. First aid

   In case of skin contact, wash off immediately with plenty of water and soap. Remove saturated clothing. In case of eye contact rinse away thoroughly with water and consult a doctor. In case of swallowing, consult a doctor.

4. Additional information

   In case of a fire, the smoke contains metal oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons etc.

SECTION 7 : INFORMATION ON TOXICITY

• 6000 mg/kg”>Oral LD 50 > 6000 mg/kg

• 3000 mg/kg”>Percutaneous LD 50 > 3000 mg/kg

• 4 hours in a saturated atmosphere first signs: headache, dizziness, irritation of the eye”>Inhalation LD 50 >4 hours in a saturated atmosphere first signs: headache, dizziness, irritation of the eye

Acute oral toxicity of a similar Cobalt soap : LD 50 (rat-oral) = 3900 mg/kg (NIOSH –19777)

Sensitizing of the skin, due to Cobalt may occur.

SECTION 8 : INFORMATION ON ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS

Inhibition or deactivation of the activated sludge of a sewage system is possible, depending on the quantity of product entering the system. The metal soap can be eliminated from waste water by an oil and fat separator and a flocculation precipitation system.

SECTION 9 : ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The present information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but without any guarantee. Users should satisfy themselves on the suitability of this product for their purposes. If necessary they can consult our technical service staff.

The information contained above is correct and complete to the best of our knowledge and is without warranty. It is user’s responsibility to make sure that the product is suitable to satisfy their specific requirements.