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CAS Number: 7440-02-0
Product Catalog
28-0005
Nickel › Nickel pellets (99.9%)| CAS Number: | 7440-02-0 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011137 |
| Molecular Formula: | Ni |
| Molecular Weight: | 58.71 |
| Chemical Formula: | Ni |
| Color and Form: | 5-12mm |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: melting point 1453°C, boiling point 2732°C, density 8.90
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Nickel pellets (99.9%) |
| Product Number: | 28-0005 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7440-02-0 |
| Formula: | Ni |
| EINECS Number: | 231-111-4 |
| Chemical Family: | metal or element |
| Synonym: | carbonyl nickel powder |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7440-02-0 | 100 | 1.5mg/m3 (as Ni) | 1mg/m3 |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May cause sensitization by skin contact. May cause cancer. Possible risk of irreversible effects and harm to the unborn child. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | (as a dust) Skin and Eyes. Dust inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | (As fine dust) May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Dust may cause slight to mild irritation of the skin, and dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| Inhalation: | Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Repeated ingestion of dust has produced fibrosis of the lungs and thorax in animal studies. May cause vomiting and diarrhea |
| Acute Health Effects: | May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to nickel and nickel compounds may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May cause cancer. Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
| NTP: | Yes |
| IARC: | Yes |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | (For dust) Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | The material is in the form of metal pellets. Skin exposure is not an issue. |
| Inhalation: | (For dust) Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | The material is in the form of a metal lumps. Ingestion is an unlikely occurrence. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | not applicable |
| Explosion Limits: | not applicable |
| Extinguishing Medium: | None |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire fighting procedures required for this material. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | none |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Potentially combustible as fine dust. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air under some conditions. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Spills can simply be swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | No special storage or handling conditions required. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | If in the form of a fine dust, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If handling material in the form of a fine dust and ventilation is not available, a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | 5-12mm |
| Molecular Weight: | 58.71 |
| Melting Point: | 1453°C |
| Boiling Point: | 2732°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1mm (1810C) |
| Specific Gravity: | 8.9 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | Insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Mixtures of fine dust with air in contact with an ignition source. |
| Incompatibility: | Halogens, hydrazine, oxidizing agents, ammonia, sulfur and phosphorus |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LDLo: 5 gm/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 250 mg/kg. Intratracheal (rat); LDLo: 12 mg/kg. Intravenous (mouse); LDLo: 50 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (cat); LDLo: 12500 ug/kg. Intraperitoneal (rabbit); LDLo: 7 mg/kg. Inhalation (rat); TCLo: 100 ug/m3/24H/17W-I. Oral (mouse); TDLo: 500 mg/kg/5D-I. Subcutaneous (rat); TDLo: 2000 mg/kg/6W-I. Intraperitoneal (rat); TDLo: 100 mg/kg/21W-I. Hamster kidney; Morphological transformation: 400 mg/L. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Possible mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Possible reproductive effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | no data |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| 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 | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Reportable under SARA 313. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. 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. |
| Preparation Date: | 12/12/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 8/15/2011 |
