GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
5053
NICKEL SULFATE, HEPTAHYDRATE
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Nickel Sulfate, Heptahydrate NR (< RQ) Yes - Ni Cmpds
TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
NiSO 4鈥?7H 2O 45.4 kg 280.88 10101-98-1 (hyd)
7786-81-4 (anhyd)
PHYSICAL DATA
Density 1.95; Melting point 99掳C; Begins loosing water at 32掳C; Solubility 75 g/100 ml H 2O at
15掳C.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
Blue to blue green crystals. Odorless.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. No hazardous reactivity.
FIRE HAZARDS
May decompose in a fire yielding toxic fumes. Firefighters wear SCBA.
NFPA # 3-0-0.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Fight surrounding fire. N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
May be irritating to skin and eyes. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause allergic
skin or respiratory reaction. No relevant LD/TD information found. OSHA PEL: TWA 1 mg (Ni)/m 3;
ACGIH TLV TWA 0.1 mg (Ni)/m 3. NTP anticipated carcinogen. IARC Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans.
ACGIH Group A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen. Warning: This product contains a
chemical (nickel compound) known to the state of California to cause cancer. Experimental
tumorigen and mutagen.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles and rubber gloves while handling. Use good ventilation or suitable respirator if
dust is raised.
FIRST AID
Wash up well with water. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention. If swallowed, give
water or milk and get medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed by a physician.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Wash up with water. Contain spill to avoid leakage to drain. Disposal to hazardous waste. Nickel
is regulated in all localities for sewer disposal.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
5053 MDM April 30, 2007
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