MCGEAN-ROHCO INC -- COBALT OXIDE  -- 6810-00N030718
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COBALT OXIDE
MSDS Date:10/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N030718
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MCGEAN-ROHCO INC
Address:2910 HARVARD AVE
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44109
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-441-4900
Emergency Phone Num:216-441-4900;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:TSCA COORDINATOR
CAGE:87097
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MCGEAN-ROHCO INC
Address:1250 TERMINAL TOWER
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44113
Country:US
CAGE:87097

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COBALT OXIDE
CAS:1308-06-1
RTECS #:GG2500000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.05(AS COBALT)MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05(AS COBALT)MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: POSSIBILITY OF ALLERGIC
    DERMATITIS. CHRONIC: SKIN SENSITIZATION, INTERSTITIAL FIBROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE MD. INGEST: CALL
    MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (G
    IVE O2/ARTF RESP) .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR WET-SWEEP UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID DUSTING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF REQUIRED, USE ONLY NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:6.07
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK POWDER, ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN EPA APPROVED LANDFILL. FOLLOW ALL
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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