Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Cobalt (II) iodide, anhydrous, 99.5%
CAS Registry Number: 15238-00-3
Formula: CoI2
EINECS Number: 239-283-2
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Cobaltic iodide
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 15238-00-3 100% 0.02mg/m3 (as Co) no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed. Prolonged exposure to iodide salts
Emergency Overview:
may produce a mild toxic syndrome known as iodism. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Contact with eyes causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain, pimples, boils, hives and blisters.
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Large oral doses may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Chronic ingestion of iodides may produce iodism. Symptoms include
Chronic Health Affects: skin rash, running nose, headache and irritation of mucous membranes. Cobalt may cause goiter and reduced
thyroid activity, dermatitis, kidney, heart and lung damage.
NTP: No
IARC: Yes
OSHA: No
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.
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.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
inert material and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store solid in a tightly sealed container.
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.
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: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: -60 mesh black pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 312.74
Melting Point: 515° (vac.)
Boiling Point: 570°C (vac.)
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 5.68
Odor: none
Solubility in Water:
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: hygroscopic
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with moisture
Incompatibility: Halogens, oxidizing agents and active metals
Decomposition Products: none
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
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
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
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See category N096 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
