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 soap and 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 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.

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. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse.
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: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
NICKEL(II) NITRATE, HEXAHYDRATE	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: NICKEL(II) NITRATE, HEXAHYDRATE: 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 29CFR 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:57 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature:200 deg C
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 1
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: 238.5g/100cc water @ 20C.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.05
Molecular Formula:Ni(NO3)26H2O
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, nitrogen, nickel oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 13478-00-7: QR7300000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 13478-00-7:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1620 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 13478-00-7:
ACGIH: A5 - Not Suspected as a Human Carcinogen (listed as Nickel).
California: carcinogen; initial date 10/1/89 (listed as Nickel).
NIOSH: occupational carcinogen (listed as Nickel)
NTP: Suspect carcinogen (listed as Nickel).
OSHA: Possible select carcinogen (listed as Nickel).
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen (listed as Nickel).
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

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information reported.
Physical: No information available.
Other: None.

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				NICKEL NITRATE
Hazard Class:	5.1				5.1(9.2)
UN Number:	UN2725				UN2725
Packing Group:	III				III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 13478-00-7 is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
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

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
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(II) NITRATE, HEXAHYDRATE (listed as ** undefined **), 99%, (CAS# 13478-00-7) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
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.
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 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.

Safety Phrases:
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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.
Canada
Canada

None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list. This product does not have a WHMIS classification.
CAS# 13478-00-7 is not listed on Canada's 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

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 8/06/1998
Revision #1 Date: 8/02/2000
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