SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- NICKELOUS CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-201-1802
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKELOUS CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:12/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-201-1802
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:LOS ANGELES CHEMICAL CO
Address:4545 ARDINE ST
Box:1987
City:SOUTH GATE
State:CA
ZIP:90280
Country:US
Phone:213-562-9500
CAGE:75656
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NICKELOUS CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:7791-20-0
RTECS #:QR6480000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
OSHA PEL:O.1 MG/M3 (AS NI )
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 (AS NI )

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL(RAT) 105 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:IRRITATION TO THE
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN:IRRITATION, SENSITIATION, NICKEL
    ITCH, ULCERS. EYE:IRRITATION. INGESTION:TOXIC, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIARRHEA AND DEATH. CHRONIC:INHAL-PUL MONARY EDEMA,LUNG AND NASAL
    CARCINOMAS.SKIN-SENSITIZATION,DERMATITIS. EYE-CONJUCTIVITIS.
    INGEST-HEART,KIDNEY,CNS DAMAGE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH NICKEL COMPOUNDS CAUSES "NICKEL
    ITCH", A FORM OF SENSITIZATION WITH ITCHING, BURNING, ECZEMA.
    INHAL. OF NICKEL SALTS IRRITATES THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, CAUSING
    PNEUMONITIS AND FEVER. INGEST ION CAUSES VOMITING AND COLLAPSE.
    OTHERSYMPTOMS ARE WATERY & BLOODY DIARRHEA, HEMOLYSIS, JAUNDICE,
    CONVULSIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN,
    HEART,LIVER, BLOOD AND KIDNEY DISEASES MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED, KEEP WARM AND GET MEDICAL HELP. EYE: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE
    CONT AMINAT CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    INGESTION:GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCB &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO CO NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD IN METALLIC FORM;
    POSSIBLE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD IN DUST FORM WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR
    LATER DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST; AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN,
    AND CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
    PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
    NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION OR GENERAL DILUTION
    VENTILATIO TO MEET PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
    AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING.LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBLIMES
Spec Gravity:3.6
pH:@4 SOL
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREEN DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS OR MONOCLINIC
    CRYSTALLINE POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM, FORMS SHOCK-SENSITIVE MIXTURE
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES AND FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC AND HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
    NICKEL CARBONYL UNDER THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDAN WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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