Product ID:NICKEL,1000 UG/ML OR 10000 UG/ML,5738,5770
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D005815
MSDS Number: CCVPP

MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151

Cage: EO303

MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)

NONE PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151

Cage: EO303

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1 - 1%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9596

NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: <4%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: >95%

OSHA PEL NOT RELEVANT

ACGIH TLV: NOT RELEVANT

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS NOT KNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:NASAL CAVITIES, LUNGS,
EYES, SKIN, TEETH. ACUTE- EYE OR SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE BURNS
TO MOUTH,THROAT AND STOMACH, KIDNEY DISFUNCTION. CHRONIC- NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, REDNESS, BURNS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, TEARING, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:DO
NOT IN DUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER, MILK OR MILK OF
MAGNESIA. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF SPONTANEOUS VOMITING
OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF VOMITUS INTO
LUNGS.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO PRODUCE
HYDROGEN GAS WHICH CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR. CLOSED
CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING, BOOTS, GLOVES
AND FACE SHIELD. VENTILATE AREA. STOP FLOW OF MATERIAL. NEUTRALIZE
SPILLS WITH SODA ASH OR LIME. TRANSFER TO PROPER CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. DO NOT DISCHARGE TO SEWER OR WATERWAYS. FLUSH AREA
WITHWATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME, SODIUM CARBONATE OR BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER, IN
SECURE AREA, AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID
INHALATION OF VAPORS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. OBEY HAZARD
WARNING LABEL. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG,
FOOD/HOUSEHOLD USE. USE WITH AD EQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR FOR SYMPTOMS OF OVER
EXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH AN ACID CARTRIDGE. IN
EMERGENCY, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP VAPOR OR
FUME LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR LATEX
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
pH:ACIDIC
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, MOST COMMON METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RECYLING IS RECOMMENDED. KEEP OUT OF
SEWERS, STORM DRAINS AND SURFACE WATERS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE
NUMBER: D002 (CORROSIVE WASTE) . RQ FOR NICKEL: 1 LB. RQ FOR NITRIC
ACID:1000 LBS

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