Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITANT TO THE MUCOUS
MEMBRANE OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND CAN BE CONNECTED TO
PULMONARY FIBROSIS. EYES: IRRITANT TO THE CONJUNCTIVA OF THE EYE.
SKIN: SKIN SENSITIZATION, NICKEL DE RMATITIS, ECZEMA AND NICKEL
ITCH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL IS PROBABLY CARCINOGENIC TO
HUMANS, BUT EVIDENCE IS LIMITED.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISORDERS OR SENSITIZATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR AND CONTACT
PHYSICIAN. EYES: FLUSH FOR 15 MINUTES WITH CLEAR WATER. SKIN: WASH
THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING AND
CONTACT PHYS ICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, TYPE D
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID WATER & CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS. AVOID
GENERATION OF DUST. COVER TO ELIMINATE OXYGEN. DIKE WITH DRY SAND.
DO NOT DISTURB POWDER UNTIL COMPLETELY COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWDERED NICKEL IS A MODERATE FIRE
HAZARD. ALUMINUM REACTS WITH ALKALIS AND ACIDS. DUST-AIR MIXTURES
MAY EXPLODE WHEN IGNITED.
Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER AND
LABEL PROPERLY. SALVAGE PROFITABLLY FOR REUSE LOCALLY OR SELL AS
SCRAP METAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP MATERIAL IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. DO
NOT EAT FOOD IN WORK AREA. DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE WITH OXIDIZERS.
Respiratory Protection:HIGH EFFICIENT DUST MASK: NUISANCE DUST MASK 3M
TYPE 8710 OR EQUAL.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP DUST LEVELS BELOW TLV
FOR NICKEL. USE MECHANICAL EXPLOSION PROOF EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:THICK WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS: RECOMMEND BARRIER CREAMS TO
PREVENT SKIN SENSITIZATION AND DERMATITIS.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSECLEANING PRACTICES TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATION OF DUST. CLEAN WORK CLOTHING SHOULD BE USED DAILY. NO
SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PLASMA SPRAY POWDER.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN SAFE, APPROVED AREA IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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