ELNIC INC -- CATNIP 100D RP-1  -- 6810-00N053936
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CATNIP 100D RP-1
MSDS Date:05/23/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N053936
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ELNIC INC
Address:657 MASSMAN DRIVE
City:NASHVILLE
State:TN
ZIP:37210
Country:US
Info Phone Num:615-883-2300
Emergency Phone Num:800-251-5912
CAGE:ELNIC
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ELNIC INC
Address:657 MASSMAN DRIVE
City:NASHVILLE
State:TN
ZIP:37210
Phone:(615) 883-2300
CAGE:ELNIC

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7786-81-4
RTECS #:QR9350000
Fraction by Wt: 39%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 (NI)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 (NI)
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATION AND/OR SENSITIZATION OF
    EYES, SKIN, OR LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL SULFATE: IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL
    OF CARCIN RISK OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 49, PG 257,
    1990: GRP(SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NICKEL "ITCH" AND/OR ASTHMA IN
    PERSONS HYPERSENSITIVE TO NICKEL.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, CONSULT
    PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, CONSULT PHYSICIAN.
    INGESTION: CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER OR OTHER STANDARD FIREFIGHTING TECHNIQUES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER, COLLECT IN SUITABLE
    CONTAINER. OBSERVE ALL DOT/EPA RULES. AVOID INTRODUCTION INTO WASTE
    TREATMENT SYSTEMS UNABLE TO HANDLE STRONG CHELATING AGENTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZATION, LIME, PRECIPITATION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING MIST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. STORE AT 50F TO
    90F. FREEZING MAY RENDER PRODUCT UNUSABLE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOCAL WHEN HEATED FOR USE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGG .
Other Protective Equipment:BODY PROTECTION AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT SKIN
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLANATION OF CARCINOGEN: 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS,
    1994: ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN. HUMAN: LUNGS, NASAL CAVITIES.
    WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOC
    AL LAWS.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.4 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:GREEN LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PRIOR TO ANY RECOM/SUGGESTIONS BY ELNIC, INC.,
    ON WASTE DISP, ONE MUST KNOW THEIR LOC/ST &/OR FED REGS FOR ON-SITE
    TREATMENT-DISP WHICH MAY REQ PERMITS. IF THERE IS ANY CONFLICT
    REGARDING OUR RECOM, L OC, ST &/OR FED REGS TAKE PRECEDENT. DISP
    (SUPDAT)

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