Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate, 98+%, ACS reagent, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 55.0°C
• Color: Brown-Pink to Red
• Physical Form: Adhering Crystalline Powder or Crystals
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 98.0 to 102% (Complexometry)
• Linear Formula: Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O
• Merck Index: 15, 2428
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 1340g/L. Other solubilities: soluble in ethanol and acetone, soluble in most common organic solvents
• Formula Weight: 291.02
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Specific Gravity: 1.88
• Density: 1.8800g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
• H360F-May damage fertility.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only