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Material Safety Data Sheet
Nickel (II) Acetate Tetrahydrate
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Nickel (II) Acetate Tetrahydrate
Synonyms: Acetic Acid Nickel Salt Tetrahydrate; Nickel Acetate Tetrahydrate.
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS#
6018-89-9
Chemical Name
Nickel (II) Acetate Tetrahydrate
Percent
EINECS/ELINCS
100.0
unlisted
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: green solid.
Warning! Sensitizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause
respiratory and digestive tract irritation. Potential cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on
animal studies. May cause sensitization by inhalation and by skin contact.
Target Organs: Respiratory system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause dermatitis. Causes "nickel itch" which is a dermatitis
resulting from sensitization to nickel, which is characterized by skin eruptions, followed by
discrete ulcers that may discharge and become crusted, or by eczema.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. In rare
instances, exposure may cause sensitization, resulting in inflammation of the mucous
membranes and in eczematous eruptions.
Chronic: May cause respiratory tract cancer. May cause cancer according to animal studies.
Symptoms of overexposure to nickel can cause sensitization, dermatitis, allergic asthma and
pneumonitis.
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.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk
or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid
immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressuredemand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire,
irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce
irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
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.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid
generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use only in a wellventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. 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: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to
keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name
Nickel (II) Acetate
Tetrahydrate
ACGIH
none listed
NIOSH
OSHA - Final PELs
0.015 mg/m3 TWA (as
Ni excluding Nickel
carbonyl) (listed under
1 mg/m3 TWA (as Ni)
Nickel compounds).10
(listed under Nickel
mg/m3 IDLH (as Ni
soluble compounds).
except Nickel
carbonyl) (listed under
Nickel compounds).
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 protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: green
Odor: acetic odor - weak odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:482 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: 27% @ 0 C
Specific Gravity/Density:1.744
Molecular Formula:NiC4H6O4.4H2O
Molecular Weight:248.7832
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic gases, carbon
dioxide, nickel oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 6018-89-9: QR6126000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 6018-89-9:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 410 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 350 mg/kg;<BR.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 6018-89-9:
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ACGIH: Not listed.
California: carcinogen, initial date 5/7/04 (listed as Nickel compounds).
NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
Epidemiology: An increased incidence of lung and nasal cavity cancers has been noted
among women in nickel smelters and refineries.Epidemiological studies have shown an
increased incidence of cancers among nickel refinery workers.IARC Group 2B: Proven
animal carcinogenic substance of potential relevance to humans.IARC Group 2B: No data
available on human carcinogenicity, however sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in
animals.
Teratogenicity: No information found.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information reported.
Physical: No information available.
Other: None.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste.
Section 14 - Transport Information
IATA
Shipping
Name:
Not regulated as a hazardous
material
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 12/17/1999
Revision #3 Date: 3/18/2006
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