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CAS Number: 13462-90-3

93-2827
Nickel › Nickel(II) iodide, anhydrous (99.5%-Ni)
CAS Number: 13462-90-3
MDL Number: MFCD00016264
Molecular Formula: I2Ni
Molecular Weight: 312.52
Chemical Formula: NiI2
Color and Form: -60 mesh black pwdr.
Note:  

Stability: hygroscopic

Physical Characteristics: melting point 797°C, density 5.834

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Nickel (II) iodide, anhydrous(99.5%-Ni)
Product Number: 93-2827
CAS Registry Number: 13462-90-3
Formula: NiI2
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Nickel diiodide, Nickelous iodide
SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 13462-90-3 100 0.1mg/m3 (as Ni) 1mg/m3 (as Ni)
SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Ingestion of nickel salts may cause intestinal disorders, convulsions, and asphyxia. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause cancer.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Irritating to skin. May cause redness, itching, pimples, boils, hives and blisters. Prolonged contact may lead to dermatitis.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion of nickel salts may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
Acute Health Effects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. may cause intestinal disorders, convulsions, asphyxia, sensitization dermatitis, allergic asthma and pneumonitis.
Chronic Health Effects: May cause cancer. Chronic ingestion of iodides may produce iodism. Symptoms include skin rash, running nose, headache and irritation of mucous membranes.
NTP: Yes
IARC: Yes
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: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: None. Material is non-flammable.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special fire fighting procedures required.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: none
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
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
Handling and Storage: Store solid in a tightly sealed container away from moisture. Handle under a dry atmosphere of air or nitrogen.
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. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material 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
Color and Form: -60 mesh black pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 312.52
Melting Point: 797°C
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 5.834
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: 124.8g/100cc (0°C)
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: hygroscopic
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with moisture
Incompatibility: active metals, bromine and chlorine
Decomposition Products: none
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: Carcinogen (as Ni)
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
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): 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
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See Category Code N495 for reporting.
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: 6/11/2001
Revision Date: 8/16/2011

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