Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Cobalt chloride
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Cobalt chloride
- CBnumber: CB8226062
- CAS: 7646-79-9
- EINECS Number: 231-589-4
- Synonyms: CoCl2;COBALT(II) CHLORIDE
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Substance
- Product name: Cobalt chloride
- Synonyms: CoCl2;COBALT(II) CHLORIDE
- CAS: 7646-79-9
- EC number: 231-589-4
- MF: Cl2Co
- MW: 129.84
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceFirst aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
4.4 Notes to physician
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaUse extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hydrogen chloride gas
Cobalt/cobalt oxides
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Cobalt/cobalt oxides
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
NFPA 704
2
0
0
| HEALTH | 2 | Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury (e.g. diethyl ether, ammonium phosphate, iodine) | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Avoid generation of dusts.
Avoid generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handlingWork under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Handle and store under inert gas. Hygroscopic.
Storage class
Handle and store under inert gas. Hygroscopic.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1C: Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters| ['Component', 'CAS-No.', 'Value', 'Control\nparameters', 'Basis'] | ['Cobalt(II) chloride', '7646-79-9', 'PC-TWA', '0.05 mg/m3', 'Occupational exposure limits for\nhazardous agents in the\nworkplace - Chemical\nhazardous agents.'] | ['', 'Remarks', 'G2B - Possibly carcinogenic to humans\nSensitizing', None, None] | ['', '', 'PC-STEL', '0.1 mg/m3', 'Occupational exposure limits for\nhazardous agents in the\nworkplace - Chemical\nhazardous agents.'] | ['', '', 'G2B - Possibly carcinogenic to humans\nSensitizing', None, None] |
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| ['Component', 'CAS-No.', 'Parameters', 'Value', 'Biological\nspecimen', 'Basis'] | ['Cobalt(II)\nchloride', '7646-79-9', 'Cobalt', '15 µg/l', 'Urine', 'ACGIH -\nBiological\nExposure Indices\n(BEI)'] | ['', 'Remarks', 'End of shift at end of workweek', None, None, None] | ['', '', 'Cobalt', '', 'Urine', 'ACGIH -\nBiological\nExposure Indices\n(BEI)'] | ['', '', 'End of shift at end of workweek', None, None, None] |
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8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controlsImmediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical stateBeads
- b) Colorlight blue
- c) Odor Slight sharp odor
- d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/ range: 724 °C - lit.
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling range1,049 °C at 1,013 hPa
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash point500°C
- i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- k) pHpH (50g/l, 25℃) : >=3.0
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubility585.9 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105- soluble
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNot applicable for inorganic substances
- o) Vapor pressure40 mm Hg ( 0 °C)
- p) Density3.36 g/cm3 at 25 °C
- Relative density3.35
- q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNot classified as explosive.
- t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
- Solubility585.9g/l soluble
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
10.1 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Risk of explosion with:
Alkali metals
Violent reactions possible with:
Oxidizing agents
Alkali metals
Violent reactions possible with:
Oxidizing agents
10.3 Conditions to avoid
Avoid moisture.
no information available
no information available
10.4 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.5 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 537 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
Inhalation: No data available
LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Inhalation: No data available
LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Corrosive (OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Result: Corrosive (OECD Test Guideline 405)
May cause allergic respiratory and skin reactions Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: In vivo micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Application Route: inhalation (dust/mist/fume)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 475
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: In vivo micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Application Route: inhalation (dust/mist/fume)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 475
Result: negative
May cause cancer by inhalation.
Reproductive toxicity
May damage fertility.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
RTECS: GF9800000
Blood disorders, Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Blood disorders, Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
No data available
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 3077
IMDG: 3077
IATA-DGR: 3077
IMDG: 3077
IATA-DGR: 3077
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Cobalt(II) chloride)
IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Cobalt(II) chloride)
IATA-DGR: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Cobalt(II) chloride)
IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Cobalt(II) chloride)
IATA-DGR: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Cobalt(II) chloride)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 9
IMDG: 9
IATA-DGR: 9
IMDG: 9
IATA-DGR: 9
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III
IMDG: III
IATA-DGR: III
IMDG: III
IATA-DGR: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes
IMDG Marine pollutant: yes
IATA-DGR: yes
IMDG Marine pollutant: yes
IATA-DGR: yes
14.6 Special precautions for user
14.7 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Further information: EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L , not dangerous goods of
Class 9
Further information: EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L , not dangerous goods of
Class 9
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulatory information
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : Listed
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : Listed
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.