Nickel Powder
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Nickel Powder
Formula: Ni
Supplier: ESPI Metals
1050 Benson Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Telephone: 00-638-2581
Fax: 541-488-8313
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Emergency: Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)
Recommended Uses: Scientific Research
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Sensitization - skin, category 1B, Carcinogenicity, category 2.
GHS Label Elements:
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction, H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statements: P201 Obtain special instructions before use, P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood, P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray, P272 Contaminated clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace, P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection, P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water, P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention, P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention, P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse, P405 Store locked up, P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: Nickel
CAS#: 7440-02-0
%: 100
EC#: 231-111-4
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
General Measures: Remove patient from area of exposure.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Quickly wipe material from mouth and rinse with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation or allergic reaction. See section 11 for more information.
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use Class D or other metal extinguishing agent.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May emit fumes of nickel oxide under fire conditions.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Avoid dust formation. Scoop or vacuum up spill using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter. Place in properly labeled closed containers.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling: Transfer material in closed systems or within a completely hooded containment with local exhaust ventilation. Prevent spillage. Avoid creating dusts. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Prevent contact with clothing. Wear gloves when handling this product. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Store in a sealed container. Store in a cool, dry area. Storage containers should be labeled to indicate their contents. Protect from acids. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: Nickel (metal)
OSHA/PEL: 0.5 mg/m3
ACGIH/TLV: 1.5 mg/m3 (inhalable)
Appropriate Engineering Controls: When working with finely divided powders, handle in a controlled, enclosed environment. Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposures below occupational limits. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection: When potential exposures are above the occupational limits, approved respirators must be used.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles
Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Powder
Color: Gray
Odor: Not determined
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: N/A
Melting Point: 1455 oC
Boiling Point: 2730 oC
Flash Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Flammability: N/A
Upper Flammable Limit: N/A
Lower Flammable Limit: N/A
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 1810
Vapor Density: N/A
Relative Density (Specific Gravity): 8.9 g/cc
Solubility in H2O: Insoluble
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity: N/A
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No specific test data available.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Contact with acids generate flammable hydrogen gas. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: No data
Incompatible Materials: Acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nickel oxides.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes.
Symptoms of Exposure: May cause irritation. May cause an allergic reaction in sensitized individuals.
Acute and Chronic Effects: The most common harmful health effect of metallic nickel in humans is an allergic skin reaction in those who are sensitive to nickel. Although nickel compounds are known human carcinogens, the evidence suggests that the relatively insoluble metallic nickel is less likely to present a carcinogenic hazard than are the nickel compounds that tend to release proportionately more nickel ion.
Acute Toxicity: No data
Carcinogenicity: NTP: R - reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen IARC: 2B - possibly carcinogenic to humans
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No data
Persistence and Degradability: No data
Bioaccumulative Potential: No data
Mobility in Soil: No data
Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to be released to the environment. No further relevant information available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Regulations: Not regulated
UN Number: N/A
UN Proper Shipping Name: N/A
Transport Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
Marine Pollutant: No
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Listed: All components are listed.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Sensitization - skin, category 1B, Carcinogenicity, category 2.
Canada WHMIS Classification (CPR, SOR/88-66): Skin sensitization, Carcinogenicity.
HMIS Ratings: Health: 2*(chronic) Flammability: 0 Physical: 0
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0
Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.
Prepared by: ESPI Metals
Revised/Reviewed: April 2016