**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Nickel (II) Ammomium Sulfate Hexahydrate
Catalog Numbers:
S80103, N48 500, N48-500, N48500
Synonyms:
Nickel ammonium sulfate; ammonium nickel sulfate
hexahydrate;
sulfuric acid ammonium nickel(2+) salt(2:2:1);
nickelous ammonium su
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS#
|
Chemical Name
| % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7785-20-8 |Nickel (II) ammonium
sulfate hexahydra| 100 | unlisted |
|
|te
| |
|
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
22 40 42/43
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: blue-green.
Warning! Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause
allergic respiratory reaction. May cause allergic skin reaction.
Harmful if swallowed. Sensitizer. May cause respiratory and digestive
tract irritation. May cause cancer in humans.
Target Organs: Respiratory system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
May cause severe irritation and possible
burns. May cause
dermatitis.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal
irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory
tract irritation. May cause allergic respiratory
reaction.
Chronic:
Not available.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid.
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious
and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid
immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid
immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult,
give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically
and
Antidote:
Use of a metal
chelator should be determined only by qualified
medical personnel.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire,
wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible;
use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding
fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective
equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep
up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid
generating dusty conditions.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Use with adequate
ventilation. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly
closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated
area away from incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure,
local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls
to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Nickel (II) ammoniu|metal, inhalable |as Ni: 0.015
|metal and |
| m sulfate hexahydra| fraction: 1.5 |
mg/m3 TWA; NIOSH | insoluble
|
| te
| mg/m3 TWA |Potential
|compounds, as |
|
|(listed under ** |Occupational
| Ni: 1 mg/m3 |
|
| no name **). | Carcinogen - see |TWA;
soluble |
|
|
|Appendix A |compounds,
as |
|
|
|(listed under ** | Ni: 1 m g/m3 |
|
|
| no name |
TWA (listed |
|
|
| **).Potential |under ** no name |
|
|
| NIOSH
|**).
|
|
|
| carcinogen. |
|
|
|
|(listed under ** |
|
|
|
| no name **). |
|
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Nickel (II) ammonium
sulfate hexahydrate:
1 mg/m3
TWA (listed under ** no name **)as Ni: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (listed
under **
no name **)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance:
blue-green
Odor:
None reported
pH:
4.6 @ 0.1M
Vapor Pressure:
Not applicable.
Vapor Density:
Not available.
Evaporation Rate:
Not applicable.
Viscosity:
Not applicable.
Boiling Point:
Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point:
Noncombustible.
NFPA Rating:
Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility:
10% @20C
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.9
Molecular Formula:
H8N2NiO8S.6H2O
Molecular Weight:
395
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room
temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials,
dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing
agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of sulfur,
nickel oxide, ammonia.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7785-20-8:
WS6061000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7785-20-8:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 399 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Nickel (II) ammonium sulfate hexahydrate
-
ACGIH: A5 - Not Suspected as a Human Carcinogen (listed as ** und
California: carcinogen;
initial date 10/1/89 (listed as ** undefined *
NIOSH: occupational carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **)
NTP: Suspect carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).
OSHA: Possible select carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).
Epidemiology:
Epidemiological
studies have shown an increased incidence of cancers
among nickel refinery
workers.
Teratogenicity:
No information
available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information
available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information
available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
None.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information
available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical
is classif
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed
in 40 CFR Part
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous
waste regu
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information
available
Canadian TDG
Shipping Name:
NICKEL AMMONIUM SULFATE
Hazard Class:
9.2
UN Number: UN9138
Other Information: REGULATED LIMIT 230KG
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7785-20-8
is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and
exempt from TSCA
Inventory requirements (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
Health & Safety Reporting
List
None of the chemicals
are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals
in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals
are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals
in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals
in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals
in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7785-20-8:
acute, chronic.
Section 313
This material
contains Nickel (II) ammonium sulfate hexahydrate
(listed as **
undefined **), 100%, (CAS# 7785-20-8) which is subject
to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and
40 CFR Part
372.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 7785-20-8
listed as ** no name ** is listed as a hazardous air
pollutant (HAP).
This material
does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material
does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals
in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under
the CWA.
CAS# 7785-20-8
is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean
Water Act.
CAS# 7785-20-8
is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals
in this product are considered highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
Nickel (II) ammonium sulfate h can be found
on the following state
right to know lists: California, (listed as
** no name **),
California, (listed as ** no name **), New Jersey,
(listed as ** no
name **), Florida, (listed as ** no name **),
Pennsylvania, (listed
as ** no name **), Minnesota, (listed as **
no name **), Minnesota,
(listed as ** no name **), Massachusetts, (listed
as ** no name **).
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order
to comply with
the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains Nickel (II) ammonium
sulfate
hexahydrate, listed as ` ** undefined **', a
chemical known to the
state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 40 Possible risks of irreversible effects.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7785-20-8:
No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS#
7785-20-8: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined
**): organic compounds,
as Ni: 1 mg/m3 TWA
CAS#
7785-20-8: OES-United Kingdom, STEL (listed as ** undefined
**): organic compounds,
as Ni: 3 mg/m3 STEL
Canada
None of the chemicals
in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
This product has
a WHMIS classification of D2A.
CAS# 7785-20-8
is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7785-20-8
(listed as ** undefined **): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt
:TWA 0.1 mg/m3
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA
1 mg/m3
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA
1 mg/m3
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA
1 mg/m3 (insoluble compounds)
OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA
0.05 mg/m3;STEL 0.25 mg/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA
0.05 mg/m3;Carcinogen
OEL-DENMARK:TWA
0.5 mg/m3 (dust)
OEL-DENMARK:TWA
1 mg/m3 (insoluble compounds)
OEL-FINLAND:TWA
0.1 mg/m3;Carcinogen
OEL-FINLAND:TWA
0.1 mg/m3;Skin;CAR (insoluble compounds)
OEL-FRANCE:TWA
1 mg/m3
OEL-GERMANY;Carcinogen
OEL-HUNGARY:STEL
0.005 mg/m3;CAR (insoluble compounds)
OEL-HUNGARY:STEL
0.005 mg/m3;Carcinogen
OEL-JAPAN:TWA
1 mg/m3;Carcinogen
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA
0.1 mg/m3
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA
1 mg/m3 (insoluble compounds)
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA
1 mg/m3
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL
0.05 mg/m3
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA
0.5 mg/m3
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA
0.5 mg/m3 (dust)
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA
0.5 mg/m3 (insoluble compounds)
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA
0.5 mg/m3;Carcinogen
OEL-THAILAND:TWA
1 mg/m3
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA
0.5 mg/m3 (insoluble compounds)
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA
0.5 mg/m3 (dust)
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA
1 mg/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA,
COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND,
SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 5/12/1998 Revision #1 Date: 8/02/2000
The information above is believed to be accurate
and represents the best
information currently available to us. However,
we make no warranty of
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profits or any special, indirect, incidental,
consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company
has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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