LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT):490 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED,
OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY AND SKIN
REACTIONS. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC:CARCINOGEN. TARGET
ORGANS:LUNGS. THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKELOCENE:GROUP 1 (IARC), ANTICIPATED
TO BE A CARCINOGEN (NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
AND SHOES . DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHAL:MOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT
GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF PERS CONSCIOUS. CALL
MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS AND
DISCARD THEM AFTER USE. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE
DISPOSAL. VENT ARE A & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS
COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. HANDLE AND
STORE UNDER NITROGEN. MAY DISCOLOR ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID ALL CONTACT. CARCINOGEN.
TOXIC. SENSITIZER. HARMFUL SOLID.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER. PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH:FILTER ANY SOLIDS FOR BURIAL IN CHEM LANDFILL.
PRECIPITATE ANY HEAVY METALS BY ADDITION OF SULFIDE AND ISOLATE FOR
BURIAL. ADDITIONAL EQUIVALENTS OF HYPOCHLORITE MAY BE NEEDED IF THE
M ETAL CAN BE OXIDIZED TO A HIGHER VALENCE STATE. FOR METAL
CARBONYLS, THE REACTION SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT UNDER NITROGEN.
HCC:T6
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>340F,>171C
Appearance and Odor:GREEN, ORANGE, OR BLACK CRYSTALS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON
MONOXIDE.
Waste Disposal Methods:TREAT A DILUTE BASIC SOLN (PH 10-11) OF MATL W/A
50% EXCESS OF COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY BLEACH. CNTRL TEMP BY ADDITION OF
RATE OF BLEACH & ADJUST PH IF NEC. LET STAND OVERNIGHT. CAUTIOUSLY
ADJUST SOLN TO P H 7. VIGOROUS EVOLUTION OF GAS MAY OCCUR.
(SUPDAT)
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