**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7447-40-7 |Potassium Chloride | <1.0% | 231-211-8 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 10060-12-5 |Chromium(III)Chloride, Hexahydrate | <0.01 | unlisted |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 13478-00-7 |Nickel dinitrate hexahydrate | <0.05 | unlisted |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid. Gently lift eyelids and flush continuously with
water.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
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:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7447-40-7:
Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA
CAS# 10060-12-5:
Russia: 0.01 mg/m3 TWA (as Cr(III))
CAS# 13478-00-7:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as nickel, inorganic compounds
soluble): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (as Ni)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as nickel, inorganic compound
soluble): 0.3 mg/m3 STEL (as Ni)
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: Liquid
Color: Not available.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7447-40-7: TS8050000
CAS# 10060-12-5: GB5450000
CAS# 13478-00-7: QR7300000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7447-40-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2600 mg/kg.
CAS# 10060-12-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = 1790 mg/kg.
CAS# 13478-00-7: Oral, rat: LD50 = 1620 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Potassium Chloride -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Chromium(III)Chloride, Hexahydrate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Nickel dinitrate hexahydrate -
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).
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7447-40-7: 1
CAS# 10060-12-5: No information available.
CAS# 13478-00-7: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7447-40-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7447-40-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10060-12-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 13478-00-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7447-40-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 10060-12-5 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 13478-00-7 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #3 Date: 9/23/2003
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