MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- NICKEL CHLORIDE -- 6810-00-201-1802 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:07/30/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-201-1802
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:606-987-7000
Emergency Phone Num:606-987-7000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
CAGE:3D869

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7718-54-9
RTECS #:QR6475000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG NI/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 0.1 MG (NI)/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-IRRITATING TO THE MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. INGESTION-IRRITATING TO THE DIFESTIVE TRACT. SKIN-MAY
    CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. ABSORPTION IS POOR, BUT SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE
    GIDDINESS, CAPILLARY DAMAGE, MY OCARDIAL WEAKNESS, CNS DEPRESSION,
    & KIDNEY & LIVER DAMAGE. EYE-IRRITATING TO THE EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL CHLORIDE IS A CANCER SUSPECT
    AGENT.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH AND SORE
    THROAT. INGESTION-ABDOMINAL APIN, DIARRHEA, NAUSEA & VOMITING.
    SKIN-SOME INDIVIDULAS MAY SUFFER "NICKEL ITCH", A FORM OF
    DERMATITIS. EYE-MAY PRODUCE RED NESS, PAIN & POSSIBLLY EYE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
    TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH
    SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ADVICE.
    INHALATIO N: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION
    IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING
    BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. SEE
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL OR LEAK, CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM
    DUST. PICK UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR
    DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT  DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBL SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:SOLUTIONS ARE ACIDIC. AREAS IN WHICH EXPOSURE TO
    NICKEL METAL OR SOLUBLE NICKEL COMPOUNDS MAY OCCUR SHOULD BE
    IDENTIFIES BY SIGNS OR APPROPIATE MEANS AND ACCESS TO THE AREA
    SHOULD BE LIMITED TO AUTHOR IZED PERSONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
    WITH CHEMICAL GOGGLES MAY BE WORN, IN GENERAL, UP TO TEN TIMES THE
    TLV. CONSULT RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER FOR LIMITATIONS.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
    EXPOSURE BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ADDITIONAL PROTECTION INCLUDING IMPERVIOUS
    BOOTS, APRON OR COVERALLS, AS NEEDED IN AREAS OF UNUSUAL EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:EATING, DRINKING & SMOKING SHOULD NOT BE
    PERMITTED IN AREAS WHERE SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS CONTAINING SOLUBLE
    NICKEL IS HANDLED
Supplemental Safety and Health
NIOSH RECOMMENDS PRE-PLACEMENT AND PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMS, WITH
    MAINTAINING OF RECORDS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EXPOSED TO NICKEL IN THE
    WORKPLACE.

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

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:=1001.1C, ######F
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN WATER
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW OR LIGHT GREEN DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIOLENT REACTION WITH POTASSIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SUBSTANCE WITLL PICK UP MOISTURE FROM AIR
    & GO INTO SOLUTION IF EXPOSED IN OPEN CONTAINER. A WATER SOLUTION
    IS ACIDIC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, EMITS
    VERY TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. ENSURE
    COMPLIANE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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