Cobalt(II) Chloride Hexahydrate, Technical, Fisher Chemical™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7791-13-1
• Molecular Formula: Cl2CoH12O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 237.92
• MDL Number: MFCD00149652
• InChI Key: GFHNAMRJFCEERV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: λ²-cobalt(2+) hexahydrate dichloride
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Co++]

• Melting Point: 86°C
• Color: Red to Violet
• pH: 4.6
• Physical Form: Crystalline Solid
• Quantity: 500 g
• Formula Weight: 237.93g/mol
• Packaging: Plastic powder jar

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
• H360F-May damage fertility.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.