GRAUER & WEIL (INDIA) LIMITED
Akurli Road, Kandivli (East), Mumbai – 400 101 – India, Tel. : 91-22-66993000 Fax : 91-22-66993010 /11
Doc. : F-R&D-PSF-111
Issue : 5.2
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
General Chemical Name/Product : Nickel Chloride
Formula : Not Applicable
CAS Number : Not Applicable
Other name : None
Manufacturer Name/Distributor : Grauer & Weil (India) Limited
Address : Akurli Road, Kandivli (East), Mumbai – 400 101. India
Phone : 91 22 – 6699 3000
Fax : 91 22 – 6699 3010/11
E-mail : rnd.psf@growel.com
Emergency Phone : 91 22 – 6699 3000
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical characterization:
According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200
Mixture of the substances listed below with additions
According to Regulation 1994 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200
Chemical Name Concentration CAS Number
1. Nickel Chloride 100 % 7791-20-0
Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16
3. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
1. Melting Point : No data available
2. Boiling Point : No data available
3. Specific Gravity : Undetermined
4. Pressure : Undetermined
5. Sticky(SG) : Undetermined
6. Solubility in water : Soluble
7. Chemical State : Solid at 30ºC
8. Color and Smell : Yellowish Green Crystals powder and odourless.
9. Ignition points : Undetermined
10. Temperature get by itself : Undetermined
11. Testing Procedure Undetermined
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12. Other information (pH of 10 : 3 - 6
% aq. soln.)
4.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION –
Main Hazards :
1. Eye Contact : Can cause irritation.
2. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed
3. Inhalation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause cancer by inhalation.
4. Skin Contact : May cause an allergic skin reaction.
5. Other Health Effects : Chronic exposure may create general discomfort, irritation and possible
sensitization and allergic reaction.
5. FIRST AID MEASURES
1. Eye Contact : Flush eyes with plenty of water. Hold lids apart to ensure flushing of entire
surface to prevent or relieve irritation. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
2. Ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person, obtain immediate
medical attention. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep airway clear. If
swallowed give large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Seek
immediate medical attention.
3. Inhalation : Remove person from contaminated area. If breathing has stopped,
resuscitate and administer oxygen if available. Seek immediate medical
attention
4. Skin Contact : Immediately wash contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash clothing before reuse. Discard
footwear if it cannot be decontaminated. If irritation continues, seek
medical attention.
6. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
1. Flash Point : Not applicable
2. Auto Ignition : Product is not self igniting
3. Flammable Range : No data available.
4. Extinguishing Media : Water fog or spray /dry chemical or carbon dioxide / alcohol-resistant
foam
5. Special Firefighting : Wear NIOSH approved full protective clothing & self-contained breathing
apparatus. Keep containers cool to prevent rupture and release of material.
7. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
1. Step to taken if material us : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear protective equipment. Do
released or spilled not inhale dust. Sweep or shovel up into plastic-lined steel containers and
cover.
2. Pollution Protection : Not a severe pollutant. Dilute with plenty of water
3. Protection for spilled of : Flush the spill area with plenty of water & collect the washings in a
chemical specified container. Dispose of in accordance with local, state and national
regulations.
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8. HANDLING AND STORAGE
1. Storage : Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Refer product specification
and/or product label for specific storage temperature requirement. Keep
container tightly closed. Keep under nitrogen.
2. Handling : Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Handle
product only in closed system or provide appropriate exhaust ventilation.
3. Protective practices during : Emergency eye wash and safety shower should be available. Wash
maintenance of thoroughly after handling.
contaminated equipment
4. Special Precaution : Wear NIOSH approved full protective clothing & self-contained breathing
apparatus. Keep containers cool to prevent rupture and release of material
9. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
1. Ventilation and Engineering : Local exhaust recommended.
Controls
2. Respiratory Protection : Use NIOSH approved respirator whenever necessary
3. Eye Protection : Chemical safety goggles / face shield
4. Skin Protection : Chemically resistant coveralls, hat & shoes or boots.
5. Other Protective equipment : Use Neoprene / natural rubber gloves
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
1. Chemical Stability : Stable
2. Conditions to avoid : Stable under normal conditions. Exposure to moist air or water.
3. Material with which : Strong oxidizing agents, Peroxides
chemical mixture is
incompatible
4. Reactivity : No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated
a) Hazardous decomposition Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. -
products Hydrogen chloride gas, Nickel/nickel oxides.
b) Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
1. Toxicity Data : Oral Rat LD50: 175 mg/kg
2. Carcinogenicity : Nickel metal and compounds are conformed human carcinogenic.
IARC: 1 - Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans.
3. Irritancy of Product : Causes skin irritation.
4. Sensitization of Product : May cause an allergic skin reaction.
5. Reproductive Toxicity : May cause harm to the unborn child.
information
6. Mutagenicity : The product is not expected to cause any mutagenic effects in human
7. Embryotoxicity : The product is not expected to cause embryotoxic effects in human.
8. Teratogenicity : The product is not expected to cause teratogenic effects in human.
9. Biological Exposure : No data available.
Indicates
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12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
1. Environmental Stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions
2. Effect of Material on Plants : No data available
or Animals
3. Effect of Chemical on : Toxicity to fish: LC50: 2.83 - 5.99 mg/L, 96h
Aquatic Life Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates EC50 - Daphnia
magna (Water flea) - 0.51 mg/l - 48 h
4. Mobility : No data available
5. Persistence and : No data available.
Biodegradability
6. Potential to : No data are currently available
Bioaccumulations
7. Ozone-Depletion Potential : Not applicable
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
1. Unused Product/ Empty : Wash thoroughly the empty packing material / drum / carboys and collect
Container the washings in suitable containers & dispose the same in accordance with
the local, state and national regulations.
2. Disposal Information : Dispose of in accordance with local, state and national regulations. For
major spills consult Grauer & Weil (I) Ltd., for necessary action.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
1. Land Transport ADR/RID (Cross- border):
UN-Number : 3288
Packaging group : III
Label : 6.1
ADR/RID Class : 6.1
Proper Shipping Name : Toxic Solid, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Nickel chloride),
2. International Maritime Organization Shipping Information (IMO) :
UN-Number : 3288
Packaging group : III
Label : 6.1
IMDG Class 6.1
Proper Shipping Name : Toxic Solid, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Nickel chloride),
3. International Air Transport Association Shipping Information (IATA) :
UN-Number : 3288
Packaging group : III
Label : 6.1
ICAO/IATA Class : 6.1
Proper Shipping Name : Toxic Solid, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Nickel chloride),
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
1. Designations according to The product has been classified in regulations under EC directives and the
EC guidelines Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV).
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Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals.
2. National regulations: Accordance with local, state and national regulations: hazardous for water.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Abbreviations for R phrases
10 Flammable 2 / 25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
21 Harmful in contact with skin 34 Causes burns
23 / 24/ 25 Toxic by inhalation, in 36 / 38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
contact with skin and if swallowed
48 / 22 Harmful : danger of series damage of skin by prolonged
exposure if swallowed.
Safety phrases
26 In case of contact with eyes, 36 / 37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
45 In case of accident or if your feel 60 This material and its container must be disposed as hazardous
unwell, seek medical advice waste.
immediately.
Abbreviations for H phrases
H301 + H332 Harmful if swallowed
or if inhaled.
H317 May cause an allergic skin
reaction. H350 May cause cancer
H341 Suspected of causing
genetic defects
GHS 06: Toxic
GHS 08: Health hazard
GHS 09: Environmental hazard
DISCLAIMERS : The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable.
However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness.
The conditions or methods of handling storage, use and disposal are beyond our control and may be beyond
our knowledge, for this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability
for loss, damage or expense out of or in any way connected with the handling storage, use or disposal of the
product.
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