SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revision Date 23-Jan-2018 Revision Number 3
1. Identification
Product Name Nickel(II) chloride
Cat No. : AC387320000; AC387320500; AC387322500
CAS-No 7718-54-9
Synonyms No information available
Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.
Uses advised against Not for food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company
Fisher Scientific Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
Emergency Telephone Number
For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. No.US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Acute oral toxicity Category 3
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3
Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Respiratory Sensitization Category 1
Skin Sensitization Category 1
Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2
Carcinogenicity Category 1A
Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1
Combustible dust Yes
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Toxic if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
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Causes serious eye irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Toxic if inhaled
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Suspected of causing genetic defects
May cause cancer by inhalation
May damage the unborn child
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
WARNING. Cancer - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS-No Weight %
Nickel(II) chloride 7718-54-9 99.99
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4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under
the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Inhalation Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion Call a physician immediately. Clean mouth with water.
Most important symptoms and May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause
effects allergic skin reaction. Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling,
trouble breathing, tingling of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain,
muscle pain or flushing
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Hydrogen chloride gas Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 1 0 N/A
6. Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental Precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to
contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities
should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
Methods for Containment and Clean Avoid dust formation. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for
Up disposal. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.
7. Handling and storage
Handling Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in area provided
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with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep under
nitrogen.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure Guidelines
Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Nickel(II) chloride TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 IDLH: 10 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
TWA: 0.015 mg/m3 STEL: 0.3 mg/m3
Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH IDLH: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection 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 and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical State Powder Solid
Appearance Yellow
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 1001 °C / 1833.8 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula Cl2 Ni
Molecular Weight 129.6
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10. Stability and reactivity
Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Stable under normal conditions. Hygroscopic.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Peroxides
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen chloride gas, Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
11. Toxicological information
Acute Toxicity
Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Nickel(II) chloride LD50 = 175 mg/kg ( Rat ) Not listed Not listed
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation No information available
Sensitization No information available
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
May cause cancer by inhalation.
Component CAS-No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico
Nickel(II) chloride 7718-54-9 Group 1 Known Not listed X Not listed
Mutagenic Effects Possible risk of irreversible effects
Reproductive Effects May cause harm to the unborn child.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, tingling
delayed of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, muscle pain or flushing
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
12. Ecological information
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Ecotoxicity
The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea
Nickel(II) chloride EC50: 0.0063 - 0.0125 LC50: > 100 mg/L, 96h static Not listed EC50: = 6.68 mg/L, 48h
mg/L, 96h static (Brachydanio rerio) (Daphnia magna)
(Pseudokirchneriella LC50: = 1.3 mg/L, 96h EC50: = 0.51 mg/L, 48h
subcapitata) semi-static (Cyprinus carpio) Static (Daphnia magna)
EC50: = 0.66 mg/L, 72h LC50: 18.1 - 25.5 mg/L, 96h
(Pseudokirchneriella flow-through (Lepomis
subcapitata) macrochirus)
LC50: 2.02 - 6.88 mg/L, 96h
static (Lepomis macrochirus)
LC50: 6.7 - 9.7 mg/L, 96h
flow-through (Oncorhynchus
mykiss)
LC50: 6.63 - 9.15 mg/L, 96h
static (Oncorhynchus
mykiss)
LC50: 1.9 - 4 mg/L, 96h
(Pimephales promelas)
LC50: 2.02 - 6.88 mg/L, 96h
static (Pimephales
promelas)
LC50: = 25 mg/L, 96h
flow-through (Pimephales
promelas)
LC50: = 9.65 mg/L, 96h
flow-through (Poecilia
reticulata)
LC50: 29.76 - 43.57 mg/L,
96h semi-static (Poecilia
reticulata)
LC50: 2.83 - 5.99 mg/L, 96h
static (Poecilia reticulata)
LC50: = 6.9 mg/L, 96h static
(Cyprinus carpio)
Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
13. Disposal considerations
Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport information
DOT
UN-No UN3288
Proper Shipping Name TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
TDG
UN-No UN3288
Proper Shipping Name TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
IATA
UN-No UN3288
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Proper Shipping Name TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3288
Proper Shipping Name TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
15. Regulatory information
International Inventories
Component TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS ELINCS NLP PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
Nickel(II) chloride X X - 231-743-0 - X X X X X
Legend:
X - Listed
E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA.
F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA.
N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated
polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used.
P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance
R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA.
S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule
T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA.
XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base
Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B).
Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater.
Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants
that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule.
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA 12(b) Not applicable
SARA 313 Not applicable
Component CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
Nickel(II) chloride 7718-54-9 99.99 0.1
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act)
Component CWA - Hazardous CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants
Substances Quantities
Nickel(II) chloride X - X -
Clean Air Act Not applicable
Component HAPS Data Class 1 Ozone Depletors Class 2 Ozone Depletors
Nickel(II) chloride X -
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Not applicable
CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
Component Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA EHS RQs
Nickel(II) chloride 100 lb -
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
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Component CAS-No California Prop. 65 Prop 65 NSRL Category
Nickel(II) chloride 7718-54-9 Carcinogen - Carcinogen
U.S. State Right-to-Know
Regulations
Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Nickel(II) chloride X X X X X
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
16. Other information
Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com
Revision Date 23-Jan-2018
Print Date 23-Jan-2018
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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