Product ID:NICKEL CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:07/30/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-201-1802
MSDS Number: BQGMD

MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 606-987-7000

Info Phone: 606-987-7000

Cage: 62910

SHAPE PRODUCTS

OAKLAND, CA 94621-4427 US

Telephone: 510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015

Cage: 3D869

NICKEL CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7718-54-9

RTECS: QR6475000

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 0.1 MG (NI)/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-IRRITATING TO THE MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. INGESTION-IRRITATING TO THE DIFESTIVE TRACT. SKIN-MAY
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. ABSORPTION IS POOR, BUT SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE
GIDDINESS, CAPILLARY DAMAGE, MY OCARDIAL WEAKNESS, CNS DEPRESSION,
& KIDNEY & LIVER DAMAGE. EYE-IRRITATING TO THE EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL CHLORIDE IS A CANCER SUSPECT
AGENT.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH AND SORE
THROAT. INGESTION-ABDOMINAL APIN, DIARRHEA, NAUSEA & VOMITING.
SKIN-SOME INDIVIDULAS MAY SUFFER "NICKEL ITCH", A FORM OF
DERMATITIS. EYE-MAY PRODUCE RED NESS, PAIN & POSSIBLLY EYE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ADVICE.
INHALATIO N: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION
IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING
BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. SEE
PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL OR LEAK, CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM
DUST. PICK UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR
DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBL SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:SOLUTIONS ARE ACIDIC. AREAS IN WHICH EXPOSURE TO
NICKEL METAL OR SOLUBLE NICKEL COMPOUNDS MAY OCCUR SHOULD BE
IDENTIFIES BY SIGNS OR APPROPIATE MEANS AND ACCESS TO THE AREA
SHOULD BE LIMITED TO AUTHOR IZED PERSONS.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
WITH CHEMICAL GOGGLES MAY BE WORN, IN GENERAL, UP TO TEN TIMES THE
TLV. CONSULT RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER FOR LIMITATIONS.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
EXPOSURE BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ADDITIONAL PROTECTION INCLUDING IMPERVIOUS
BOOTS, APRON OR COVERALLS, AS NEEDED IN AREAS OF UNUSUAL EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:EATING, DRINKING & SMOKING SHOULD NOT BE
PERMITTED IN AREAS WHERE SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS CONTAINING SOLUBLE
NICKEL IS HANDLED
Supplemental Safety and Health
NIOSH RECOMMENDS PRE-PLACEMENT AND PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMS, WITH
MAINTAINING OF RECORDS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EXPOSED TO NICKEL IN THE
WORKPLACE.

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:=1001.1C, ######F
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN WATER
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW OR LIGHT GREEN DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIOLENT REACTION WITH POTASSIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SUBSTANCE WITLL PICK UP MOISTURE FROM AIR
& GO INTO SOLUTION IF EXPOSED IN OPEN CONTAINER. A WATER SOLUTION
IS ACIDIC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, EMITS
VERY TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. ENSURE
COMPLIANE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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