Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CHEMICAL & MECHANICAL
IRRITATION. SKIN: ABSORPTION CAUSING SYSTEMIC ILLNESS. INITIAL
CONTACT WILL BE PAINLESS. INGESTION: IRRITATION & BURNING SENSATION
OF LIPS, MOUTH & THROAT. INHALATION: IRRI TATION OF MUCOUS
MEMBRANE/NOSE/MOUTH/THROAT. NICKEL SULFATE IS A SKIN IRRITANT.
FUMES INHALATION CAN AFFECT LUNG TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: INTENSE WATERING & INFLAMMATION OF
CONJUCTIVA. SKIN: PAINFUL SENSATION, BLISTERS, IRRITATION.
INGESTION: STOMACH, ABDOMINAL PAIN CAUSES PAIN. INHALATION:
DISCOMFORT, IRRITATION OF NOSE/MOUTH/THR OAT.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 30 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15
MINS. INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH & THROAT W/WATER. DON'T MOVE VICTIM.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO COOL, UNCONTAMINATED AREA. MONITOR PATIENT
FOR RESPI RATORY DISTRESS. IF UNCONSCIOUS & HAVING TROUBLE
BREATHING OR IN CONVULSIONS, DON'T INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE WATER.
NEVER ADMINISTER ANYTHING IF UNCONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIAL. FOR
MASSIVE FIRES USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR NOZZLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. FIGHT FIRE FROM REMOVE LOCATIONS. NEVER ALLOW
RUN-OFF TO ENTER SEWERS OR WATERWAYS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FOR MASSIVE FIRES, USE UNMANNED HOSE
HOLDER OR MONITOR NOZZLES.
Spill Release Procedures:SOAK UP INERT INTO ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DON'T
USE SAWDUST. COLLECT FOR DISPOSAL IN PLASTIC RECOVERY DRUM. FLUSH
RESIDUE W/PLENTY OF WATER TO CHEMICAL DRAIN. NEVER ALLOW SPILLS TO
ENTER SEWERS OR WATERW AYS.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE BASE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:MATERIAL SHOULD BE STORED IN PROPERLY
SEALED ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Respiratory Protection:IF PEL/TLV LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR. FOR LARGE SPILLS, ENTRY INTO LARGE TANKS,
VESSELS OR ENCLOSED SMALL SPACES W/INADEQUATE VENTILATION, A
PRESSURE-DEMAND, SELF-CONTAINED BR EATHING APPARATUS IS
RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL IS RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED WHERE
VAPORS, DUSTS, MISTS OR AEROSOLS MAY BE RELEASED.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL APRON, BOOTS, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN &
SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FREEZING POINT: 32F.
HCC:C1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32F, 0C
Spec Gravity:1.3
pH:1.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:GREEN LIQUID W/MILD ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKLINE MATERIAL & REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR
Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE W/PLENTY OF WATER & NEUTRALIZE. DECANT
CLEAR LIQUID TO CHEMICAL WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM. DISPOSE OF SOLIDS
BY AN APPROVED METHOD AT AN APPROVED FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STAT E & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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