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CAS Number: 7791-20-0
28-1160
Nickel › Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate (99.999+%-Ni) PURATREM| CAS Number: | 7791-20-0 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00149809 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cl2Ni |
| Molecular Weight: | 129.62 (237.70) |
| Chemical Formula: | NiCl2·6H2O |
| Color and Form: | green xtl. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Nickel (II) chloride hexahydrate (99.999+%-Ni) PURATREM |
| Product Number: | 28-1160 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7791-20-0 |
| Formula: | NiCl2.6H2O |
| EINECS Number: | 253-399-0 |
| Chemical Family: | metal halide |
| Synonym: | Nickelous chloride hexahydrate |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7791-20-0 | 100 | 0.1mg/m3 (as Ni) | 1mg/m3 (as Ni) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Ingestion of nickel salts may cause intestinal disorders, convulsions, and asphyxia. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May cause heritable genetic damage. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, Inhalation of dust. |
| Eye Contact: | Causes irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes irritation of the skin. Prolonged contact with nickel salts may lead to dermatitis. |
| Inhalation: | Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions. Toxic if swallowed. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Causes intestinal disorders, convulsions, asphyxia, sensitization dermatitis, allergic asthma, and pneumonitis. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to nickel and nickel compounds may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May cause cancer. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May cause heritable genetic damage. |
| NTP: | Yes |
| IARC: | Yes |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | 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: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | 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: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | None. Material is non-flammable. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | none |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store solid in a tightly sealed container. |
| 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. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove. |
| Ventilation: | Solid may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If in form of 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: | green xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 129.62 (237.70) |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1mm (671°C) |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | 64.2g/100cc (20°C) |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | none |
| Decomposition Products: | water, metal chloride |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LD50: 105 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 48 mg/kg. Intravenous (dog); LD50: 40 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 1085 mg/kg/31W-I. Subcutaneous (guinea pig); TDLo: 360 mg/kg/60D-I. Oral (rat); TDLo: 1670 mg/kg. Human HeLa cell; DNA damage: 250 umol/L. Subcutaneous (rat); DNA damage: 44400 ug/kg. Mouse mammary gland; Cytogenetic analysis: 800 umol/L. Mouse mammary gland; Mutation in mammalian somatic cells: 400 umol/L. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Insufficient data |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| 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): | Toxic Solid, Inorganic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | III |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN #3288 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Toxic Solid, Inorganic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | III |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN #3288 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Not listed in TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See Category Code N495 for reporting. |
| 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: | 6/11/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 8/16/2011 |
