BHCGD - NICKEL CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE,(CODE T1360001)

  • MSDS: BHCGD
  • Manufacturer: VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC
  • Product Name: NICKEL CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE,(CODE T1360001)
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-726-9306
Product Identification

Product ID:NICKEL CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE,(CODE T1360001)
MSDS Date:09/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-726-9306
MSDS Number: BHCGD

Responsible Party
VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC
2600 CAMPUS DRIVE
SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2522
US

Emergency Phone: 408-424-9300

Info Phone: LOCAL VAN WATERS & ROGERS BRANCH

Preparer: CHARLES A. EISENHARD

Cage: 0AN91

Contractor
VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
644 SAN JOSE, CA 95131 US

Telephone: 408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 0AN91

Ingredients

NICKEL CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

CAS: 7791-20-0

RTECS: QR6480000

Fraction By Weight: >99.1%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 IS 105 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NICKEL CHLORIDE IS VERY IRRITATING TO
BODY TISSUES. IT MAY SENSITIZE AN ACUTE ALLERGIC REACTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND SOME NICKEL COMPOUNDS ARE
LISTED AS CARCINOGENS. NICKEL CHLORIDE IS NOT LISTED. SEE
SUPP.DATA
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION SKIN:IRRITATION,POSSIBLE
SENSITIZATION. INHALED:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,POSSIBLE LUNG
DAMAGE. INGESTION:NAUSEA,VOMITING,GIDDINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEVELOPED NICKLE
SENSITIVITY MAY EXPERIENCE ASTHMA,BROCNHITIS,WHEEZING, DIFFICULTY
BREATHING.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED.
INGESTED:GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER AND IMMEDIATELY
INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT IS NON FLAMMABLE. EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH
MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SOURCE OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A CLOSED DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT BEFITTING THE SIZE OF SPILL.
USE CARE NOT TO CAUSE OR BREATHE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT BAGS FROM WATER AND MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY. USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR RESPIRATOR FOR ACID
DUST/MIST IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR 1910.134
FOR REGULATIONS PER TAINING TO RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT. SUPPLEMENT WITH
LOCAL EXHAUST IF PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, VINYL OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES UNLESS FULL FACE PROT. IS WORN
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOES,APRON.
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID ALL
CONTACT IF POSSIBLE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VW&R CODE:T1360001. NICKEL REFINING AND SOME NICKEL COMPOUNDS ARE
LISTED AS CARCINOGENS. THUS FAR NICKEL CHLORIDE HAS NOT BEEN FOUND
TO CAUSE CANCER, BUT ALL DIRECT CONTACT SHOULD BE AVOIDED IF POSS
IBLE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:T4
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:GREEN DELEQUESCENT CRYSTALS,NO ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM (VIOLENT REACTION)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE GIVEN BY MANUMACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE GIVEN BY FANUFACTURER -

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO SUGGESTIONS.

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