| CAS Number: | 12145-60-7 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD04038737 |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H14Cl2Ni2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 298.49 |
| Chemical Formula: | [C4H7NiCl]2 |
| Color and Form: | orange-brown xtl. |
| Note: |
Stability: air sensitive, moisture sensitive, store cold
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Methallylnickel chloride dimer |
| Product Number: | 28-0900 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 12145-60-7 |
| Formula: | [C4H7NiCl]2 |
| EINECS Number: | none |
| Chemical Family: | organometallic complexes |
| Synonym: | Chloro(methallyl)nickel (II) dimer |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title compound | 12145-60-7 | 100 | 0.2mg/m3(as Ni) | 1mg/m3 (as Ni) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Dust may cause headaches, sore throat, shortness of breath and lung damage. Ingestion of large amounts may cause convulsions and asphyxia. May cause cancer. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes |
| Eye Contact: | Causes mild to moderate irritation to the eyes. May cause redness and pain. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes moderate irritation of the skin with redness or rash. Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis. |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation causes irritation to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness and convulsions. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May causes intestinal disorders, convulsions, asphyxia, sensitization dermatitis, allergic asthma and pneumonitis. May cause cancer. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to nickel and nickel compounds may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May cause cancer. |
| 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: | no data |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazard. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Keep material in a tightly sealed container. Store cold. Prolonged exposure to moisture will result in degradation of the product. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon. |
| 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: | Handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If 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: | orange-brown xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 298.49 |
| Melting Point: | none |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | moisture sensitive (store cold) |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | moisture sensitive (store cold) |
| Incompatibility: | oxygen, oxidizing agents and halogens |
| Decomposition Products: | carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, hydrochloric acid and chloride. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| 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 | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to federal, state, and local 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: | Not listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | 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: | 1/23/2004 |
| Revision Date: | 8/15/2011 |