Product ID:INSTANT NICKEL CARBONATE
MSDS Date:05/29/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N071703
MSDS Number: CBXMF

Emergency Phone: 401-781-6100

Info Phone: 401-781-6100

Preparer: WILLIAM A. WILSON

Cage: 20816

Telephone: 401-781-6100

Cage: 20816

1); (NICO*3 2H*2O)

CAS: 3333-67-3

RTECS: QR6200000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (NI)

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 (NI)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:LOCAL:IRRITANT, ALLERGEN.
INGESTION, INHALATION - SLIGHT. CAUSES READILY REVERSIBLE CHANGES
WHICH DISAPPEAR AFTER END OF EXPOSURE. SYSTEMIC:INGESTION,
INHALATION - SLIGHT. CAUSES READILY REVERSI BLE CHANGES WHICH
DISAPPEAR AFTER END OF EXPOSURE. INHALATION:UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL COMPOUNDS:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL
OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 49, PG 257, 1990;GRP 2B. NTP
7TH (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:HYPERSENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS MAY DEVELOP
ASTHMA BRONCH. SKIN/EYE CONT:IRRIT, ALLERGIC SENSIT IN SOME
INDIVIDUALS IN PRESENCE OF HEAT & HUMIDITY ("NICKEL ITCH").
INGEST:NAUS, GI PROBS, UNCON. CH RONIC:LOC:IRRIT, ALLERGEN - SLIGHT
TO MOD. MAY INVOLVE BOTH IRREVERSIBLE & REVERSIBLE CHANGES; NOT SEV
ENOUGH TO(SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/WATER (FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES). CALL MD.
SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. CALL MD. INHALATION:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULTIES DEVELOP, CALL MD.
INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITI NG, MAINTAIN RESPIRATION. CALL MD, IF
CONSCIOUS.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . AVOID EYE & SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE FUMES OR DUST.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY BE IRRITATING IF EXPOSED TO
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES OR OPEN FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:IF NOT CONTAMINATED, SWEEP UP & RETURN TO
CONTAINER. IF CONTAMINATED, VACUUM INTO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL AT
PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. AVOID DUSTING. SEE SPECIAL HANDLING
INFORMATION SECTION FOR EMPL OYEE PROTECTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A
COOL, DRY PLACE (55-85F).
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . LONG-SLEEVED SHIRTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN.
HUMAN:LUNGS, NASAL CAVITIES. EFTS OF OVEREXP:CAUSE DEATH/PERM
INJURY. SYSTEMIC:INHAL - MOD. MAY INVOLVE BOTH IRREVERSIBLE &
REVERSIBLE CHANGES; NOT SEV ENOUGH TO CAUSE DEATH/PERMANENT
INJURY.

Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT GREEN POWDER; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ALL WASTES I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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