Cobalt Napthenate

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Cobalt Napthenate

Other Names

Not available.

Product Number(s)

12500, 12501, EMS12500, EMS12501

CAS Number

Not available.

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Hazard-determining components of labelling:
• Naphthenic acids, cobalt salts
• Solvent naphtha (petroleum), medium aliph.
• Flammable liquid and vapour.
• Causes skin irritation.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Suspected of causing cancer.
• Causes damage to the central nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure.
• May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• Wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Ingestion

immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Other Information

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

• Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect from heat.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages, and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Store protective clothing separately.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Not available.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Fluid, coloured according to product specification.

Odour

Characteristic.

pH

not determined.

Vapour Pressure

6.6hPa

Density

0.9675g/cm³

Boiling Point

220°C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

40°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 0.6 Vol%
• Upper: 6.5 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

265°C

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• 64742-88-7 Solvent naphtha (petroleum), medium aliph.
• Oral LD50 >6500mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 >3000mg/kg (Rabbit)
• Inhalative LC50/4h >14mg/l (rat)

Eye contact

Irritating effect.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

Sensitisation possible through inhalation.

Toxicity and irritation

• Harmful
• Irritant
• Carcinogenic

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Very toxic for fish.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 3: extremely hazardous for water.
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
• Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
• Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
• Very toxic for aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.

UN Number

UN1300

Proper shipping name

1300 TURPENTINE SUBSTITUTE solution, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS.

Transport hazard class

Class 3 Flammable liquids.

Packing group

III

Environmental hazard

• Product contains environmentally hazardous substances: Naphthenic acids, cobalt salts.
• Marine pollutant: Yes (DOT)
• Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids.
• Hazard identification number (Kemler Code): 30
• EMs Number: F-E,S-E
• Stowage Category: A

Additional information

• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
• Transport category: 3
• Tunnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

None of the ingredients is listed.

Other Information

• Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
• A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

14 February 2023

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.