Cobalt(III) nitrate
  • Cobaltic nitrate
Formula Co(NO3)3
Structure
Description green cubic crystals, hygroscopic.

Registry Numbers and Inventories.
CAS 15520-84-0
NIH PubChem CID 6857630
UN (DOT) 1477
Beilstein/Gmelin 20108 (G)
Japan ENCS (MITI) Listed

Properties.
Formula CoN3O3
Formula mass 244.95
Density 2.49 g/cm3
Solubility in water 50.7 g/L (25 C)

Hazards and Protection.
Storage Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Handling All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
Protection Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Small spills/leaks Keep away from combustible materials. Avoid contact unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area.
Stability No data.

Fire.
Fire fighting Small Fires: Use water. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. carbon dioxide or Halon may provide limited control. Large Fires: Flood fire area with water from a distance.
Fire potential These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.
Hazards May explode from heat or contamination. May react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles.
Combustion products Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
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Health.
Exposure effects
   Ingestion Ingestion may cause severe injury, burns, or death.
   Inhalation Vapors may cause injury, burns, death.
   Skin Contact may result in injury, burns and death.
   Eyes See Skin.

First aid
 
   Ingestion Seek medical assistance.
   Inhalation Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
   Skin Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
   Eyes In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Transportation.
UN number 1477
Response guide 140
Hazard class 5.1
Packing Group II; III

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