Material Safety Data Sheet
Nickel (II) sulfate hexahydrate

ACC# 16410
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Nickel (II) sulfate hexahydrate
Catalog Numbers: AC211080000, AC211081000, AC211085000, AC415610000, AC415610050, AC415615000, S76472, S76475, N72-3, N73-100, N73-500
Synonyms: Nickel monosulfate hexahydrate; Nickel sulfate hexahydrate.
Company Identification:
              Fisher Scientific
              1 Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
10101-97-0 Nickel (II) sulfate hexahydrate 98+ unlisted

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: blue-green crystals.
Warning! Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation. May cause allergic respiratory and skin reaction. Cancer hazard. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes mild eye irritation.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory sensitization. May cause an asthma-like allergy. Future exposures can cause asthma attacks with shortness of breath, wheezing, cough and chest tightness.
Chronic: May cause cancer in humans. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause sensitization in certain sensitive individuals. Repeated exposure may cause scarring of the lungs and may affect the

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
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.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Noncombustible
Autoignition Temperature: Noncombustible
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0

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. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

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 only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Nickel (II) sulfate hexahydrate 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction, as Ni) (listed under Nickel, inorganic compounds, soluble). 0.015 mg/m3 TWA (as Ni, except Nickel carbonyl) (listed under Nickel compounds).10 mg/m3 IDLH (as Ni, except Nickel carbonyl) (listed under Nickel compounds). 1 mg/m3 TWA (as Ni) (listed under Nickel soluble compounds).
Nickel (II) sulfate none listed none listed none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Nickel (II) sulfate hexahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Nickel (II) sulfate: 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 protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Crystals
Appearance: blue-green
Odor: odorless
pH: 4 - 6 (5% aq. sol.)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 103 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:53 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:> 280 deg C
Solubility: 625 g/L (20°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:2.07 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:NiSO4.6H2O
Molecular Weight:262.85

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of sulfur, nickel oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 10101-97-0: QR9600000      
CAS# 7786-81-4: QR9350000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10101-97-0:
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 264 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 7786-81-4:
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 5%;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 10101-97-0:

CAS# 7786-81-4:
  • ACGIH: Not listed.
  • California: Not listed.
  • NTP: Not listed.
  • IARC: Group 1 carcinogen

Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: Paternal Effects: intraperitoneal-rat TDLo=403mg/kg.
Mutagenicity: Please refer to RTECS QR9600000 for mutation data and references.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information


Ecotoxicity: No data available. Prawn (salt water) LC50=13.9ppm/48H Rainbow trout (fresh water) TLm=160ppm/48H
Environmental: Nickel is very mobile in aquatic environment and shows potential for bioaccumulation.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

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 Canada TDG
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (NICKEL SULFATE) TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (NICKEL SULFATE)
Hazard Class: 6.1 6.1
UN Number: UN2811 UN2811
Packing Group: III III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
     CAS# 10101-97-0 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
     CAS# 7786-81-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 7786-81-4: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 10101-97-0: immediate, delayed.
Section 313
     This material contains Nickel (II) sulfate hexahydrate (listed as Nickel compounds), 98+%, (CAS# 10101-97-0) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 10101-97-0 (listed as Nickel compounds) is listed as a hazardous      air pollutant (HAP).

     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7786-81-4 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. CAS# 10101-97-0 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 10101-97-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Nickel compounds), New Jersey, (listed as Nickel compounds), Pennsylvania, (listed as Nickel compounds), Minnesota, (listed as Nickel soluble compounds).
     CAS# 7786-81-4 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains Nickel (II) sulfate hexahydrate, listed as `Nickel compounds', a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
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:
     XN N
Risk Phrases:
     R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
     R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
     R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
     R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
     adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety Phrases:
     S 22 Do not breathe dust.
     S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
     S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardou
     s waste.
     S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
     /safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 10101-97-0: 2
     CAS# 7786-81-4: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 7786-81-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 10101-97-0 (listed as Nickel soluble compounds) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 7786-81-4 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 8/07/1998
Revision #10 Date: 1/04/2008

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