NILE CHEMICALS

NICKEL OXALATE

1 - Product and Company Information

Product Name NICKEL OXALATE

2 - Hazards Identification

SPECIAL INDICATION OF HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients

Product Name                                        

NICKEL OXALATE                             

Formula NiC2O4.2H2O

Molecular Weight 182.76 AMU

4 - First Aid Measures

AFTER INHALATION If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

AFTER SKIN CONTACT In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.

AFTER EYE CONTACT In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.

AFTER INGESTION If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.

5 - Fire Fighting Measures

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.

SPECIAL RISKS

Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

6 - Accidental Release Measures

PERSONAL PRECAUTION PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL

Evacuate area.

PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves.

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

7 - Handling and Storage

HANDLING Directions for Safe Handling: Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.

STORAGE Conditions of Storage: Keep tightly closed.

8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.

GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES

Wash thoroughly after handling.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Respiratory Protection: Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator.

Hand Protection: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.

Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.

9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance Physical State: Solid.

Color: Green

Form: Powder

Property Value At Temperature or Pressure

pH N/A

BP/BP Range N/A

MP/MP Range N/A

Flash Point N/A

Flammability N/A

Autoignition Temp N/A

Oxidizing Properties N/A

Explosive Properties N/A

Explosion Limits N/A

Vapor Pressure N/A

Partition Coefficient N/A

Viscosity N/A

Vapor Density N/A

Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A

Evaporation Rate N/A

Bulk Density N/A

Decomposition Temp. N/A

Solvent Content N/A

Water Content N/A

Surface Tension N/A

Conductivity N/A

Miscellaneous Data N/A

Solubility Solubility in Water:Slightly.

10 - Stability and Reactivity

STABILITY Stable: Stable.

Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nickel/nickel oxides.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

11 - Toxicological Information

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE

Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.

Skin Absorption: Harmful if absorbed through skin.

Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.

Inhalation: Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and

upper respiratory tract. Harmful if inhaled.

Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.

12 - Ecological Information

No data available.

13 - Disposal Considerations

SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an

afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

14 - Transport Information

RID/ADR

Non-hazardous for road transport.

IMDG

Non-hazardous for sea transport.

IATA

Non-hazardous for air transport.

15 - Regulatory Information

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES

INDICATION OF DANGER: Xn

Harmful.

R-PHRASES: 20/21/22

Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

S-PHRASES: 7-9-36

Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing.

Caution: Substance not yet fully tested (EU).

COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Germany

WGK: 3

Self-Classification

16. Other Information

Nile Chemicals. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. NILE CHEMICALS. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, NILE CHEMICALS. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.

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