EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitization
by skin contact.Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May cause cancer in humans.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately 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 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.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
**** 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:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid
generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
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:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 13462-88-9:
United States OSHA: 1 mg/m3 TWA (as Ni) (listed under Nickel sol
compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as nickel soluble compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VL
(as Ni)
Malaysia: (listed as nickel soluble compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
(inhalable fraction, as Ni)
Netherlands: (listed as nickel soluble compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 MAC
Ni)
Spain: (listed as nickel soluble compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as
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.
Respirators:
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.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: brown
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 963 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 5.0980g/cm3
Molecular Formula: Br2Ni
Molecular Weight: 218.53
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids - strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen bromide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 13462-88-9 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Nickel(II) bromide -
California: carcinogen, initial date 5/7/04 (listed as Nickel compound
NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing group: III
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 13462-88-9: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 13462-88-9 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 13462-88-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 13462-88-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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