Nickel (II) Ammomium Sulfate Hexahydrate
16427

        **** 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
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------