Section 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE
Product identifiers
Product name : Nickel(II) chloride
Index-No. : 028-011-00-6
CAS-No. : 7718-54-9
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Carcinogenicity, Inhalation (Category 1A)
Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2)
Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B)
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3)
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1)
Skin irritation (Category 2)
Respiratory sensitization (Category 1)
Skin sensitization (Category 1)
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause harm to the unborn child. Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
through inhalation. Irritating to skin. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. Very toxic to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Toxic if inhaled.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350i May cause cancer by inhalation.
H360D May damage the unborn child.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
Obtain special instructions before use.
Avoid breathing dust.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/
physician.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
Restricted to professional users.
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
Hazard symbol(s)
R-phrase(s)
R49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R23/25 Also toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R48/23 Also toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
through inhalation.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
R42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment.
S-phrase(s)
S53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible).
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety
data sheets.
Restricted to professional users.
Other hazards - none
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Formula : Cl2Ni
Molecular Weight : 129,60 g/mol
Component Concentration
Nickel(II) chloride
CAS-No. 7718-54-9 -
EC-No. 231-743-0
Index-No. 028-011-00-6
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Gastrointestinal disturbance, To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological
properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available
Section 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hydrogen chloride gas, Nickel/nickel oxides
Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Further information
no data available
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate
ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the
environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Avoid exposure - obtain special
instructions before use.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specific end uses
no data available
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling
the product.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and
the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
Splash protection
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: > 30 min
test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374,
contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must
be evaluated by an Industrial Hygienist familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our
customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle
respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering
controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use
respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such
as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: powder
b) Odour no data available
c) Odour Threshold no data available
d) pH no data available
e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: 1.001 °C
point
f) Initial boiling point and no data available
boiling range
g) Flash point not applicable
h) Evaporation rate no data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j) Upper/lower no data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure no data available
l) Vapour density no data available
m) Relative density 3,55 g/mL at 25 °C
n) Water solubility no data available
o) Partition coefficient: n- no data available
octanol/water
p) Autoignition no data available
temperature
q) Decomposition no data available
temperature
r) Viscosity no data available
s) Explosive properties no data available
t) Oxidizing properties no data available
Other safety information
no data available
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Peroxides
Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - 186 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - rabbit - Mild eye irritation - OECD Test Guideline 405
Respiratory or skin sensitization
May cause allergic respiratory and skin reactions
Germ cell mutagenicity
In vitro tests showed mutagenic effects
Carcinogenicity
This is or contains a component that has been reported to be carcinogenic based on its IARC, OSHA,
ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification.
Human carcinogen.
IARC: 1 - Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans (Nickel(II) chloride)
Reproductive toxicity
Presumed human reproductive toxicant
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Potential health effects
Inhalation Toxic if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.
Skin Toxic if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes Causes eye irritation.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Gastrointestinal disturbance, To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological
properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Additional Information
RTECS: QR6475000
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Toxicity to fish mortality NOEC - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 4,9 mg/l - 96,0 h
Toxicity to daphnia and EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 6,0 - 9,3 mg/l - 48 h
other aquatic
invertebrates
Toxicity to algae EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 0,006 - 0,012 mg/l - 96
h
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 180 d -1.000 µg/l
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 4
Mobility in soil
no data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
Other adverse effects
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number
ADR/RID: 3288 IMDG: 3288 IATA: 3288
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Nickel(II) chloride)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Nickel(II) chloride)
IATA: Toxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s. (Nickel(II) chloride)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1 IMDG: 6.1 IATA: 6.1
Packaging group
ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes IMDG Marine pollutant: yes IATA: no
Special precautions for user
no data available
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
no data available
Chemical Safety Assessment
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
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