=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:NICKEL CARBONATE,TECHNICAL 470-002-2S
NIIN:01-016-1806
MSDS Number: BGDPP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ENGELHARD CORP.(FORMERLY HARSHAW/FILTROL PARTNERS)
Address:1945 E. 97TH ST
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44106-4720
Info Phone Num:216-292-9200
Emergency Phone Num:216-292-9200
CAGE:MO543
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company:ENGELHARD CORP.(FORMERLY HARSHAW/FILTROL PARTNERS)
Address:1945 E. 97TH ST
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44106-4720
Phone:216-292-9200
CAGE:MO543
Company:HARSHAW CHEMICAL CO
Address:1945 E 97TH ST
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44106-4720
Country:US
CAGE:80000

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:NICKEL CARBONATE
CAS:3333-67-3
RTECS #:QR6200000
Fraction by Wt: 60- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG NI/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG NI/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and
    Chronic:EYES:IRRITATION.SKIN:IRRITATION,SENSITIZATION,ALLERGIC
    REACTIONS ACCENTUATED BY HEAT & HUMIDITY;INHALATION:IRRITATION OF
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT,ASTHMA,BRONCHITIS,SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH,WHEEZING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NTP:REASONABLY ANTICIPATED TO BE
    CARCINOGENIC;IARC:PROBABLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF
    RESPIRATORY ILLNESS OR SKIN ALLERGY.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.SEE DOCTOR;SKIN:WASH WITH
    MILD SOAP & WATER.SEE DOCTOR;INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE
    OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR;INGESTION:INDUCE VOMIT.SEE DOCTOR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:IMMEDIATELY SCOOP UP OR VACCUM SPILLAGE. AVOID
    DUSTING. PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL;LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AS NECESSARY TO CONTROL
    DUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING DUST.AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES,SKIN,CLOTHING.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PHONE # TO REQUEST MSDS 1-800-752-8464.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT NOTED
Spec Gravity:2.6
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREEN POWDER;NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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