Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
13478-00-7	Nickel dinitrate hexahydrate	100	unlisted
13138-45-9	Nickel nitrate (2+ salt), anhydrous	-	236-068-5

Hazard Symbols: XN O
Risk Phrases: 22 40 8

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: emerald green solid. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause lung damage. Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause a fire. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Cancer suspect agent.
Target Organs: Central nervous system, lungs, eyes, skin, mucous membranes.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause severe irritation and possible burns. May cause dermatitis.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Inhalation: Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea (labored breathing), and death.
Chronic: Prolonged inhalation may cause respiratory tract inflammation and lung damage. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration. May cause respiratory tract cancer.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Substance is nonflammable. Oxidizer. Greatly increases the burning rate of combustible materials. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Containers may explode if exposed to fire.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. For large fires flood fire with water from a distance. Do NOT use dry chemicals, CO2, Halon or foams.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 1; Special Hazard: OX

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate Personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Carefully scoop up and place into appropriate disposal container. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. Do not breathe dust or fumes. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from reducing agents.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Nickel dinitrate hexahydrate	none listed	none listed	none listed
Nickel nitrate (2+ salt), anhydrous	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Nickel dinitrate hexahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Nickel nitrate (2+ salt), anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: 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: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: emerald green
Odor: odorless
pH: 4.0 (aqueous sol.)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: 10.0
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 137 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:56.7 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:200 deg C
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.05
Molecular Formula:Ni(NO3)2.6H2O
Molecular Weight:290.8

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, combustible materials, flammable materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Alkyl esters, aluminum, hydroxylamine, phosphinates, phosphorus, strong reducing agents, strong acids, sulfur, tin (II) chloride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, nickel oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 13478-00-7: QR7300000
CAS# 13138-45-9: QR7200000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 13478-00-7:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1620 mg/kg;
CAS# 13138-45-9:
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 13478-00-7:
NIOSH: potential occupational carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds)
NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
OSHA: Select carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds). CAS# 13138-45-9:
NIOSH: potential occupational carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds)
NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
OSHA: Select carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: None.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	NICKEL NITRATE				No information available.
Hazard Class:	5.1
UN Number:	UN2725
Packing Group:	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 13478-00-7 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 13138-45-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 13478-00-7: acute, chronic, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains Nickel dinitrate hexahydrate (listed as Nickel compounds), 100%, (CAS# 13478-00-7) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. This chemical is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 13478-00-7 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 13138-45-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN O
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.

Safety Phrases:
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 13478-00-7: No information available.
CAS# 13138-45-9: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 13138-45-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D2A.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 13478-00-7 (listed as Nickel soluble compounds) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 13138-45-9 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 13478-00-7: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-A
USTRALIA:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compo
unds) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 0.05 mg(Ni)
/m3;STEL 0.25 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.05 mg(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OE
L-DENMARK:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.1 m
g(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.1 mg(Ni)/m3;Skin;CAR (insoluble
compounds) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-GERMANY;Carcinogen OEL-H
UNGARY:STEL 0.005 mg(Ni)/m3;CAR (insoluble compounds) OEL-HUNGARY:STE
L 0.005 mg(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OEL-JAPAN:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OE
L-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/
m3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-RUS
SIA:STEL 0.05 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.5 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND
:TWA 0.5 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(N
i)/m3;Carcinogen JAN9 OEL-THAILAND:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDO
M:TWA 0.5 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg
(Ni)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL
IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
CAS# 13138-45-9: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-A
USTRALIA:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compo
unds) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 0.05 mg(Ni)
/m3;STEL 0.25 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.05 mg(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OE
L-DENMARK:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.1 m
g(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.1 mg(Ni)/m3;Skin;CAR (insoluble
compounds) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-GERMANY;Carcinogen OEL-H
UNGARY:STEL 0.005 mg(Ni)/m3;CAR (insoluble compounds) OEL-HUNGARY:STE
L 0.005 mg(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OEL-JAPAN:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OE
L-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/
m3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-RUS
SIA:STEL 0.05 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.5 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND
:TWA 0.5 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(N
i)/m3;Carcinogen JAN9 OEL-THAILAND:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDO
M:TWA 0.5 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg
(Ni)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL
IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #4 Date: 3/13/2002

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