Cobalt SDS
📄 Cobalt SDS PDF download, GHS classification, CAS 7440-48-4, hazard statements, and industrial safety information.
Cobalt is a hard, silver-gray metallic element widely used in batteries, superalloys, catalysts, and magnetic materials. Exposure to cobalt dust or fumes may cause respiratory sensitization, lung damage, and long-term health effects.
What is Cobalt?
- Chemical formula Co
- Silver-gray metallic element
- May cause respiratory sensitization
- Used in batteries, alloys, and catalysts
Basic Information
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | Co | Metallic element |
| CAS Number | 7440-48-4 | Unique identifier |
| Appearance | Silver-gray solid | Metallic material |
| Melting Point | 1495 °C | |
| UN Number | Not classified | Solid metal form |
| Classification | Sensitizer / Chronic Health Hazard | Health hazard |
| Purity | ≥99% | Typical commercial grade |
GHS Hazard Classification
| Symbol | Classification | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ☠️ | Carcinogenicity (Category 2) | Suspected of causing cancer |
| ⚠️ | Respiratory Sensitization (Category 1) | May cause allergy or asthma symptoms |
| ⚠️ | Skin Sensitization (Category 1) | May cause allergic skin reaction |
| 🌬️ | STOT RE (Category 1) | Causes organ damage through prolonged exposure |
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| H351 | Suspected of causing cancer |
| H334 | May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction |
| H372 | Causes damage to organs through prolonged exposure |
⚠️ Cobalt dust and fumes may cause respiratory sensitization, allergic reactions, and chronic health effects. Avoid inhalation and use appropriate ventilation and respiratory protection.
SDS Download (English)
📄 [Cobalt Safety Data Sheet (SDS) PDF – Sigma-Aldrich]
Click to download the official SDS PDF provided by Carl Roth GmbH
📄 [Cobalt Safety Data Sheet (SDS) PDF – Sharda Cropchem]
Click to download the official SDS PDF provided by Sharda Cropchem
📄 [Cobalt Safety Data Sheet (SDS) PDF – Fisher Scientific]
Click to download the official SDS PDF provided by Fisher Scientific
Important Notice
⚠️ This information is provided for reference only.
Regulatory classification and requirements may vary depending on manufacturer and jurisdiction.
Always consult the official SDS issued by the supplier before handling the substance.