FERRO CORP TRANSELCO DIV -- 330 COBALT OXIDE  -- 6810-00F051654
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:330 COBALT OXIDE
MSDS Date:11/09/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F051654
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FERRO CORP TRANSELCO DIV
Address:RT 14 & PERRY POINT RD
City:DRESDEN
State:NY
ZIP:14441-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:315-536-3357
Emergency Phone Num:315-536-3357
CAGE:GO616
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FERRO CORP TRANSELCO DIV
Address:RT 14 & PERRY POINT RD
City:DRESDEN
State:NY
ZIP:14441-5000
Country:US
Phone:315-536-3357
CAGE:GO616

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

Ingred Name:COBALT OXIDE  (IARC GROUP 2B CARCINOGEN) *96-3*
CAS:1308-06-1
RTECS #:GG2500000

Ingred Name:COBALT (ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC - GROUP 2B)     *96-3*
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Fraction by Wt: 74%
Other REC Limits:0.05 PPM
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CAUSES TRANSIENT/PERMANENT
    RESPIRATORY DISEASE, OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA & INTERSTITUAL FIBROSIS.
    INTERSTITUAL FIBROSIS CAN LEAD TO PERMANENT DISABILITY/DEATH.
    IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRA CT. SKIN: CAN CAUSE
    IRRITATION/ALLERGICREACTION DUE TO COBALT SENSITIZATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:ASTHMA, LUNG SCARRING, IRRITATION, COUGH,
    WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, CHEST TIGHTNESS, WEIGHT LOSS.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,
    GIVE OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. EYES/SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/WATER.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE EXTINGUISHER FOR ENVIRONMENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA TO AVOID DUST GENERATED BY FIRE
    FIGHTING EFFORTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE METHODS WHICH CONTROL DUSTING (VACUUM, WET
    MOP). IF AIRBORNE DUST IS GENERATED THEN USE AN APPROPRIATE NIOSH
    RESPIRATOR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE W/COMMONLY ACCEPTED INDUSTRIAL
    SAFETY PROCEDURES.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF DUST & PROLONGED CONTACT W/SKIN.
    AVOID CLEANUP PROCEDURES WHICH GENERATE DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR. IF
    AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: TO LIMIT EXPOSURE TO LESS THAN PEL/TLV.
    MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:APRONS/COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES TO AVOID
    ACCUMULATION OF DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3000F
Spec Gravity:6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK W/ODORLESS POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HIGH DUSTING.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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