You are right, that link does tell me all I need to know about the stuff -
like there is no way I am going to use it or let it near me or my
equipment. I like the repetition of the word 'pain'.
Giles
Emergency Overview
--------------------------
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO
SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN OR
RESPIRATORY REACTION. CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO COBALT CHLORIDE MAY
AFFECT THYROID, LUNGS, HEART, AND KIDNEYS.
Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Poison)
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
nhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract, symptoms may include
coughing, shortness of breath, and nausea. Respiratory
hypersensitivity, asthma may appear from cobalt chloride component.
Inhalation of cobalt dust and fumes is associated with an increased
incidence of lung disease. Ingestion: For cobalt chloride component:
Toxic. Causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flushing of the face
and ears, mild hypotension, rash, and ringing in the ears. May have
cumulative toxic action where elimination cannot keep pace with
absorption. Large amounts depress erythrocyte production. Calcium
sulfate may cause obstruction in stomach, as it hardens with moisture.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation, redness, pain. May cause allergic
dermatitis (cobalt chloride component). Eye Contact: Causes
irritation, redness, and pain.
Johnsonpa@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I realize a lot of talk has been about silica gel as a good desiccant, but I
> have not seen anybody mention Drierite. I used it in chemistry class some
> time ago and in biological applications. The following are some links you
> might be interested in. Of course, everybody may know about this stuff and
> choose not to use it. I always thought it would be better than silica gel
> b/c it is not a powder. In any case, check out these links if interested:
>
> http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/d8906.htm
> This is an MSDS sheet that will tell you everything! you need to know about
> this stuff.
< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
|