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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)cobalticinium hexafluorophosphate, 98%    
   CAS Registry Number:       79973-42-5    
   Formula:       [(CH3)5C5]2Co+PF6-    
   EINECS Number:       none    
   Chemical Family:       metallocene    
   Synonym:       none    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       79973-42-5       100%       0.02mg/m3 (as Co)       no data    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Causes irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. May cause lung disease, polycythemia, congestive failure,
   Emergency Overview:
   and enlargement of the thyroid. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Skin and eyes, ingestion and dust inhalation.    
   Eye Contact:       Causes irritation, redness, and pain.    
   Skin Contact:       May cause dermatitis. Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.    
   Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, nausea,
   Inhalation:
   respiratory hypersensitivity, asthma.
   Causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flushing of the face and ears, mild hypo tension, rash, and ringing
   Ingestion:
   in the ears.
   Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, coughing, and
   Acute Health Affects:
   shortness of breath.
   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. Limited evidence of a    
   carcinogenic effect.
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   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:       carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder    
   If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and vapors of phosphorus pentoxide.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
   Spill and Leak Procedures:
   swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store in a cool, dry area away from heat and direct sunlight.    

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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 protective clothing and gloves.    
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
   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:       yellow to orange pwdr.    
   Molecular Weight:       474.35    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       no data    
   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    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       Oxidizing agent and halogens    
   Decomposition Products:       Cobalt oxide, phosphorus pentoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.    

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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    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       No data    

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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:       Not listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound: See category N096 for reporting.    
   Second Ingredient:       None    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A