Substance profile
Cobaltous carbonate
Cobaltous carbonate is red powder or rhombohedral crystals.
01 · Identification
What Cobaltous carbonate is
Cobaltous carbonate is red powder or rhombohedral crystals. Its molecular formula is CCoO3 and its molecular weight is 118.942 g/mol. It melts at 280 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
02 · Identifiers
Cobaltous carbonate identifiers and molecular data
Cobaltous carbonate CAS number and EC number
Cobaltous carbonate molecular formula and molecular weight
Other names for Cobaltous carbonate
- cobalt carbonate
03 · GHS classification
Cobaltous carbonate hazard classification
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
Cobaltous carbonate pictograms and signal word
Cobaltous carbonate hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | From code | Pictogram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory sensitisation GHS chapter 3.4 | Category 1 or 1A or 1B | H334 | GHS08 |
| Skin sensitisation GHS chapter 3.4 | Category 1 or 1A or 1B | H317 | GHS07 |
| Germ cell mutagenicity GHS chapter 3.5 | Category 2 | H341 | GHS08 |
| Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute GHS chapter 4.1 | Category 1 | H400 | GHS09 |
| Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic GHS chapter 4.1 | Category 1 | H410 | GHS09 |
Where two values are shown with “or”, the hazard statement is shared by more than one category or by more than one class, and the code alone does not say which. H272, for example, belongs to oxidising liquids and to oxidising solids — the physical state decides. The binding answer for a specific entry is in the CLP Annex VI table itself.
Cobaltous carbonate hazard statements (H-codes)
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H350i | May cause cancer by inhalation. |
| H341 | Suspected of causing genetic defects <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H360F | May damage fertility. |
| H334 | May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
This page lists only the codes assigned to Cobaltous carbonate. The full reference lives on the hazard statements hub, the precautionary statements hub and the GHS pictograms hub.
Safety Data Sheet
Getting an SDS for Cobaltous carbonate
A Safety Data Sheet is written for a product, not for a substance: the supplier of the grade you actually buy issues it, so two suppliers of Cobaltous carbonate issue two different sheets. That is why there is no single authoritative SDS for a substance to download — what there is, is the job of collecting the sheets for the products you hold and keeping them current as suppliers revise them.
04 · Precautionary statements
Cobaltous carbonate precautionary statements
CLP Annex VI assigns 10 precautionary statements to Cobaltous carbonate. They are grouped the way a label groups them: what to do before handling, what to do when something has already happened, how to store it and how to dispose of it.
Prevention
What to do before and during handling so the hazard never happens.
Response
What to do once exposure, spillage or fire has already happened.
Disposal
What has to happen to the contents and the empty container.
Reading the notation. … is a blank the supplier fills in — not a truncated sentence.· [square brackets] mark a part printed only when it applies.
05 · Names in the regulation
Cobaltous carbonate name in 23 EU languages
CLP Annex VI Part 3 is published in every language edition of the regulation, and the identification column is written out in each of them. Nothing below is translated by us: each line is the name as that edition prints it. Under Art. 18(2) the substance name from Annex VI is a lawful product identifier, so this is the wording to put on a label going to that market — and where the cell lists several designations, any one of them qualifies.
| Language | Name in CLP Annex VI Part 3 |
|---|---|
| Bulgarian български | кобалтов карбонат |
| Spanish español | Carbonato de cobalto |
| Czech čeština | uhličitan kobaltnatý |
| Danish dansk | cobaltcarbonat |
| German Deutsch | Cobaltcarbonat |
| Estonian eesti | koobaltkarbonaat |
| Greek ελληνικά | ανθρακικό κοβάλτιο |
| English English | cobalt carbonate |
| French français | carbonate de cobalt |
| Croatian hrvatski | kobaltov karbonat |
| Italian italiano | carbonato di cobalto |
| Latvian latviešu | kobalta karbonāts |
| Lithuanian lietuvių | kobalto karbonatas |
| Hungarian magyar | kobalt-karbonát |
| Maltese Malti | karbonat tal-kobalt |
| Dutch Nederlands | kobaltcarbonaat |
| Polish polski | węglan kobaltu(II) |
| Portuguese português | carbonato de cobalto |
| Romanian română | carbonat de cobalt |
| Slovak slovenčina | uhličitan kobaltnatý |
| Slovenian slovenščina | kobaltov karbonat |
| Finnish suomi | kobolttikarbonaatti |
| Swedish svenska | koboltkarbonat |
All 23 language editions of Annex VI carry this entry. Irish is the twenty-fourth official EU language and has no line here for a different reason: no consolidated CLP text has ever been published in Irish, so there is no Irish edition of Annex VI to quote a name from. Source: consolidated CLP, CELEX 02008R1272, language editions. © European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu — only the electronic Official Journal of the European Union is authentic.
06 · Label elements
Cobaltous carbonate GHS label elements
Everything CLP Annex VI fixes for Cobaltous carbonate, laid out the way it appears on a label. The greyed lines are the parts only the supplier can fill in.
Danger
Cobaltous carbonate
- May cause cancer by inhalation.
- Suspected of causing genetic defects <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
- May damage fertility.
- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Very toxic to aquatic life.
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- Obtain special instructions before use.
- Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- Avoid release to the environment.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/…
- IF exposed or concerned:
- Get medical advice/attention.
- If skin irritation or rash occurs:
- Collect spillage.
- Dispose of contents/container to …
Supplier name, address and telephone number· Product identifier·Nominal quantity
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07 · Health hazards
Cobaltous carbonate health hazards and exposure limits
Cobaltous carbonate hazard summary
Harmful if swallowed; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See Cobalt.
Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
Cobaltous carbonate carcinogenicity classification
There is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of cobalt and cobalt compounds in humans. There is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of cobalt metal powder in experimental animals. There is limited evidence for the carcinogenicity of metal alloys containing cobalt, chromium and molybdenum in experimental animals. ... Overall Evaluation: Cobalt and cobalt compounds are possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). /Cobalt and cobalt compounds/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Cobalt and cobalt compounds that release cobalt ions in vivo are reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals and supporting data from studies on mechanisms of carcinogenesis. /Cobalt and cobalt compounds/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
An IARC group and a CLP classification answer different questions. IARC judges whether the evidence for cancer in humans is strong enough; CLP Annex VI is the legally binding EU classification. A substance can carry one and not the other.
08 · Physical and chemical properties
Cobaltous carbonate properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
Cobaltous carbonate melting point
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 280 °C (536 °F) | decomposes, decomposes | HSDB |
| Red-violet crystals; MP: decomposes; Decomposes in hot water; soluble in acids; insoluble in cold water | decomposes | HSDB |
Cobaltous carbonate density
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 4.2 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| 4.2 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | DOE PAC |
Cobaltous carbonate solubility
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | Almost insoluble in water | HSDB | |
| Almost insoluble in alcohol, methyl acetate | HSDB | ||
| In water, 0.00014 g/100 g water at 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
09 · Handling and storage
Cobaltous carbonate storage and handling
Cobaltous carbonate storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Air sensitive. /Cobalt(II) carbonate hydrate/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Cobaltous carbonate incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents. /Cobalt(II) carbonate hydrate/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Planning storage for a mix of chemicals? Check Cobaltous carbonate in the storage compatibility matrix →
10 · Questions
Cobaltous carbonate — frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Cobaltous carbonate?
The CAS number of Cobaltous carbonate is 513-79-1. Its EC number is 208-169-4.
What is the chemical formula of Cobaltous carbonate?
The molecular formula of Cobaltous carbonate is CCoO3 and its molecular weight is 118.942 g/mol.
What does a Cobaltous carbonate label have to show?
Under CLP Annex VI the label for Cobaltous carbonate carries the pictograms Health hazard and Environment and the signal word is Danger.
Is Cobaltous carbonate flammable?
CLP Annex VI assigns Cobaltous carbonate no flammability hazard class. That is not a statement that it cannot burn: the harmonised list only records the hazards that were assessed for it.
Is Cobaltous carbonate a carcinogen?
Yes. CLP Annex VI classifies Cobaltous carbonate as a category 1A or 1B carcinogen and assigns it H350i: may cause cancer by inhalation.
What is the melting point of Cobaltous carbonate?
The melting point reported for Cobaltous carbonate is 280 °C (536 °F), decomposes, decomposes (HSDB).
How should Cobaltous carbonate be stored?
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Air sensitive. /Cobalt(II) carbonate hydrate/ (Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB))
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