Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Nickel (II) 2-ethylhexanoate,78% in 2-ethylhexanoic acid (10-15% Ni)
CAS Registry Number: 4454-16-4
Formula: Ni[OOCCH(C2H5)C4H9]2
EINECS Number: 244-699-9
Chemical Family: metal carboxylate
Synonym: 2-Ethylcaproic acid, nickel in 2-Ethylcaproic acid
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 4454-16-4 78% 0.2mg/m3 (as Ni) 1mg/m3 (as Ni)
2-ethylhexanoic acid 149-57-5 21% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
2-ethyl hexanoic acid is severely irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and causes drowsiness. May
Emergency Overview:
cause sensitization by skin contact and may cause cancer.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, eyes, inhalation, skin
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes moderate to severe irritation of the skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Inhalation: Vapor will severely irritate the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract, and cause drowsiness.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress, dizziness, weakness, and drowsiness.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Prolonged exposure to 2-ethylhexanoic acid may damage the liver. Long term exposure to nickel and nickel
Chronic Health Affects:
compounds may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May cause cancer.
NTP: Yes
IARC: Yes
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
Skin Exposure:
assistance if irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious).
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 155 °F
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Eliminate all ignition sources. Small spills may be adsorbed into diatomaceous earth, sand, or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
adsorbent, and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a sealed container. Keep away from heat and moisture.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: Material may form a vapor. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a vapor. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: viscous liq.
Molecular Weight: 345.13
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 1.08
Odor: organic odor
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable liquid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents, bases
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
No information available in the RTECS files. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid: Eye (rabbit) Draize: 20mg Severe; Oral
RTECS Data: (rat) LD50:3g/kg; Inhalation (rat) LC: >400 ppm/6H; Skin (rabbit) LD50: 1260 microliter/kg; Oral (rat) TDLo:
8800 mg/kg/2W-1 somnolence; Oral (rat) Reproductive: 1803 mg.Kg developmental abnormalities.
Carcinogenic Effects: Carcinogen (as Ni)
Mutagenic Effects: none
Tetratogenic Effects: 2-Ethylhexanoic acid: reproductive effector.
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See Category Code N495 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: 2-ethylhexanoic acid (149-57-5) listed TSCA
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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