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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Cobalt (II) citrate hydrate    
   CAS Registry Number:       866-81-9    
   Formula:       Co3(C6H5O7)2.XH2O    
   EINECS Number:       212-751-3    
   Chemical Family:       salt of an organic acid    
   Synonym:       Citric acid, cobalt salt.    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       866-81-9       100%       0.02mg/m3       no data    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Emergency Overview:       Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.    
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Contact with skin and eyes. Dust inhalation.    
   Eye Contact:       Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. May cause dermatitis.    
   Inhalation:       Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract, and cause shortness of breath.    
   No consistent information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion of large amounts. May cause
   Ingestion:
   polycythemia.
   Acute Health Affects:       Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.    
   Chronic Health Affects:       No information available on long-term chronic effects. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.    
   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 soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
   Skin Exposure:
   assistance if 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.
   Ingestion:       Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious).    

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       not applicable    
   Autoignition Temperature:       none    
   Explosion Limits:       none    
   Extinguishing Medium:       carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam    
   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       If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.    
   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 vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.    

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store in a sealed container. Keep away from heat and 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:       Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
   Respirator:
   requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. 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:       red xtl.    
   Molecular Weight:       555.01    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       not applicable    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       Slightly soluble    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air and moisture stable solid    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       Oxidizing agents    
   Decomposition Products:       Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No specific information available on this product.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       Possible carcinogen (as Co)    
   Mutagenic Effects:       No data available    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       No data available    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to local, state and federal 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