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 immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. 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: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
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. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Carefully scoop up and place into appropriate disposal container.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

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 ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Nickel (II) Chloride Hexahydrate	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Nickel (II) Chloride 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 gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
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: green
Odor: odorless
pH: 4.0 (aqueous sol)
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @1140F
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1783 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Noncombustible.
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:3.55 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:NiCl2.6H2O
Molecular Weight:237.6764

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong acids, peroxides, potassium.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, nickel oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 7791-20-0: QR6480000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7791-20-0:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 105 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7791-20-0:
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: IARC Group 2B: Proven animal carcinogenic substance of pote ntial relevance to humans. IARC Group 2B: No data availa ble on human carcinogenicity, however sufficient evi dence of carcinogenicity in animals. Epidemiological studi es have shown an increased incidence of cancers among nickel refinery workers. An increased incidence of lung and nasal cavity cancers has been noted among women in nickel smelters and refineries.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: Cytogenetic Analysis: mouse mammary gland 800umol/L. Sister Chromatid Exchange: hamster fibroblast 32mg/L.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

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:	DOT regulated - small quantity provisions apply (see 49CFR173.4)				POISONOUS SOLID NOS (NICKEL CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE)
Hazard Class:					6.1(9.2)
UN Number:					UN2811
Packing Group:					III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 7791-20-0 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 # 7791-20-0: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This material contains Nickel (II) Chloride Hexahydrate (listed as ** undefined **), 99 9999%, (CAS# 7791-20-0) 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# 7791-20-0 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:
T
Risk Phrases:
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 20 Harmful by inhalation.

Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7791-20-0: No information available.
Canada
Canada

None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list. This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2A.
CAS# 7791-20-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7791-20-0: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-AU
STRALIA:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compou
nds) 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 OEL
-DENMARK:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.1 mg
(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-HU
NGARY:STEL 0.005 mg(Ni)/m3;CAR (insoluble compounds) OEL-HUNGARY:STEL
0.005 mg(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OEL-JAPAN:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3;Carcinogen OEL
-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m
3 (insoluble compounds) OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-RUSS
IA: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(Ni
)/m3;Carcinogen JAN9 OEL-THAILAND:TWA 1 mg(Ni)/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM
: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: 12/18/1997
Revision #4 Date: 8/02/2000
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