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28-1890

Nickel › Sponge nickel catalyst (50% aqueous slurry)

Price Note: price per qty. contained

Stability: air sensitive

Safety: Hazardous

Physical Characteristics: surface area 80-100 m2/g, density 8.90 (as nickel metal)

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:	Sponge nickel catalyst (50% aqueous slurry)
Product Number:	28-1890
CAS Registry Number:	7440-02-0
Formula:	Ni (50% slurry in water)
EINECS Number:	231-111-4
Chemical Family:	metal or element
Synonym:	Raney Nickel

SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient	CAS Number	Percent	ACGIH (TWA)	OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound	7440-02-0	50	1.5mg/m3 (as Ni)	1mg/m3 (insol Ni)
water	7732-18-5	50		no data

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:	Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. May cause cancer.
Primary Routes of Exposure:	Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact:	The dust (after dehydration of water slurry) causes mild to severe irritation or burns to the eyes.
Skin Contact:	The powder causes irritation. May cause severe burns upon auto ignition when dry. May cause dermatitis.
Inhalation:	Hazard associated with inhalation of dried fine dust or fume. May be irritating to nasal cavity and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:	Ingestion can cause irritation of the mouth, throat, and esophagus. Nickel oxide may cause tremor, paralysis, and death.
Acute Health Effects:	Powder is irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal effects, vomiting and nausea. Nickel oxide may cause tremor, paralysis, and death.
Chronic Health Effects:	Nickel oxide oxidation product is a recognized carcinogen of the nasal cavity, para nasal sinuses, and the lungs.
NTP:	No
IARC:	No
OSHA:	No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
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
Flash Point:	not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:	unknown
Explosion Limits:	unknown
Extinguishing Medium:	Class D metal fire agent, dry salt or sand.
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.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:	Nickel oxide as an oxidation product.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:	Material will spontaneously ignite on exposure to air if allowed to dry.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:	In the case of a spill, the fine powder should be covered with sodium carbonate or dolomite and deactivated with aqueous hypochlorite common household bleach before cleanup to avoid fires.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:	Store and handle the material under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon. On extended storage small amounts of flammable hydrogen may be generated.

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 protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation:	If in the form of a dry fine dust, handle the material in an efficient fume hood under argon.
Respirator:	If handling material in the form of a dry 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
Color and Form:	50% in water.
Molecular Weight:	58.71
Melting Point:	no data
Boiling Point:	no data
Vapor Pressure:	not applicable
Specific Gravity:	8.90 (as nickel metal
Odor:	none
Solubility in Water:	insoluble

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:	air sensitive solid
Hazardous Polymerization:	no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:	Contact of dried powder with air may result in auto ignition.
Incompatibility:	Air, halogens, nitric acid, sulfur, strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition Products:	none

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:	Nickel: 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. Intrapertoneal (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 mgkg/6W-I. Intraperitoneal (rat); TDLo: 100 mg/kg/21W-I. Hamster kidney; Morphological transformation: 400 mg/L.
Carcinogenic Effects:	Nickel: Tumorigen
Mutagenic Effects:	Nickel: Mutagen
Tetratogenic Effects:	Nickel: 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):	Metal catalyst, wetted
Hazard Class (CFR):	4.2
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):	NA
Packaging Group (CFR):	II
UN ID Number (CFR):	UN# 1378
Shipping Name (IATA):	Metal catalyst, wetted
Hazard Class (IATA):	4.2
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):	NA
Packaging Group (IATA):	II
UN ID Number (IATA):	UN# 1378

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:	Title compound listed
SARA (Title 313):	Reportable under SARA Title 313.
Second Ingredient:	none
Third Ingredient:	none

SECTION 16: Other Information
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:	3/07/2001
Revision Date:	12/23/2011