J T BAKER INC -- COBALT OXIDE, 5297  -- 6810-00N025073
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COBALT OXIDE, 5297
MSDS Date:01/20/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N025073
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COBALT (2+) OXIDE; (COBALT OXIDE). OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV: AS
    COBALT; METAL, DUST AND FUME.
CAS:1307-96-6
RTECS #:GG2800000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 (ING NAME)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3(ING NAME)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 202 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CONTACT CAN CAUSE EYE
    IRRITATION. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN SENSITIZATION.
    INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHES, D IZZINESS,
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COBALT OXIDE IARC GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: IF
    A PERSON BREATHES IN LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE EXPOSED PERSON TO
    FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATE R FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHLY CLOSED. SUITABLE
    FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:DURING USE AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING.
    WHEN NOT IN USE KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3515F,1935C
Spec Gravity:6.11
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE (<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:OLIVE GREEN, RED, GREY, OR BLACK POWDER; ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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