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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    

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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    

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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    

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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.

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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.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Spill and Leak Procedures:       Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate or ground limestone and swept up.    

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture.    

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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.    

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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    

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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    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No information available in the RTECS files.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       Carcinogen    
   Mutagenic Effects:       none    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       none    

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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.

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to local, state and federal
   Disposal:
   regulations.

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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    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound: see category code N096 for reporting.    
   Second Ingredient:       none    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A