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1. Identification
Product Name Nickel(II) chloride
Company
Fisher Scientific Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Toxic if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
WARNING. Cancer - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS-No Weight %
Nickel(II) chloride 7718-54-9 99.99
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4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under
the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Inhalation Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Immediate medical attention is required.
Most important symptoms and May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause
effects allergic skin reaction. Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling,
trouble breathing, tingling of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain,
muscle pain or flushing
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam.
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 1 0 N/A
Methods for Containment and Clean Avoid dust formation. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for
Up disposal. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.
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Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep under
nitrogen.
Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Nickel(II) chloride TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 IDLH: 10 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
TWA: 0.015 mg/m3 STEL: 0.3 mg/m3
Legend
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen chloride gas, Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes
Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Nickel(II) chloride LD50 = 175 mg/kg ( Rat ) Not listed Not listed
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
May cause cancer by inhalation.
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, tingling
delayed of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, muscle pain or flushing
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
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Ecotoxicity
The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
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Component TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS ELINCS NLP PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
Nickel(II) chloride X X - 231-743-0 - X X X X X
Legend:
X - Listed
E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA.
F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA.
N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated
polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used.
P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance
R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA.
S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule
T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA.
XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base
Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B).
Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater.
Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants
that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule.
CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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