CAS Number : 10124-43-3

WHMIS (Cobalt sulfate)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader
Update: 2015-10-06

  • Acute toxicity - oral - Category 41
  • Respiratory sensitization - Category 12 3
  • Skin sensitization - Category 14 5 6 7
  • Carcinogenicity - Category 28
  • Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 19 10 11 12

  • WHMIS 2015 pictogram : Exclamation mark

  • WHMIS 2015 pictogram : Health hazard

Danger

Harmful if swallowed (H302)
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H334)
May cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
Suspected of causing cancer (H351)
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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