Material Safety Data Sheet
** THIS DATA SHEET IS PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH DIRECTIVE 93/112**
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1. Chemical Composition and Company Identification
INCO Nickel Coated Carbon Fiber
INCO Europe Ltd.
Clydach Refinery
Clydach
C.A.S. Number Nickel 7440-02-0 Swansea
C.A.S. Number Graphite 7782-42-5 SA6 5QR
EINECS Number Nickel 2311114
EINECS Number Graphite 2319553 Emergency Tel. No.
24 hr. 01792 842501
No EINECS Number for Nickel Coated Carbon Fiber FAX 01792 845372
2. Composition
Typical Analysis
Ni C
10-90% 10-90%
Information on Ingredients
TRK(1) MAK(1 TLV(2) MEL(3) OES(3)
Hazardous Ingredients Typical
mg/m3 )
mg/m3 mg/m3 * mg/m3 mg/m3
Composition
* *
Nickel Metal Ni 99.7% 0.5 1.0 0.5
Carbon Fiber (Graphite) 92-99.7 1.5 2 4
* as Ni in inhalable size fraction
3. Hazards Identification
Xn; Harmful. Category 3 carcinogen
Possible risk of irreversible effects. R40
May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R43
Do not breathe dust. S22
Wear suitable protective clothing. S36
Ingestion No problems recognised.
Nickel metal has a low oral toxicity. The LD50 for rats is >9000mg/kg
body weight
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Inhalation Nickel powder may cause respiratory irritation.
Fine airborne fibers may cause mild respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact Metallic nickel may cause allergic skin rashes.
Fibers may cause irritation to the skin.
Eye Contact Fibers may cause mild eye irritation
Environment Classification not yet decided.
4. First Aid Measures
Ingestion No specific first aid required.
Inhalation No specific first aid required.
Skin Wash thoroughly with water. For rashes seek medical advice.
Show label if possible.
Eyes Irrigate eyeball thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If
discomfort persists seek medical attention.
Wounds Cleanse thoroughly to remove any nickel particles.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguish fires with normal wet methods. Combustion can generate carbon monoxide.
6. Accidental Release
Collect spills by wet sweeping or vacuuming with the vacuum exhaust passing through a
high efficiency particulate arresting (HEPA) filter if exhaust is discharged into the work
place. Wear appropriate nationally approved respirators if collection and disposal of spills
is likely to cause the concentration limits of airborne nickel to exceed the locally prescribed
exposure limits.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in the container supplied and keep container closed when not in use.
Do not store near acids.
THIS MATERIAL IS FIBROUS AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING. USER GENERATED
AIRBOURNE FIBERS CAN SHORT CIRCUT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
Nickel metal is no longer subject to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Directives
82/501EEC, 96/82/EC & 98/433/EC (The Seveso Directive).
Local regulations should be followed regarding the storage of this product.
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8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
See Section 2 for exposure limits. Maintain airborne nickel levels as low as possible.
Do not inhale fibers. Ventilation is normally required when handling or using this product
to keep airborne nickel and/or fibers below the nationally authorised limits. If ventilation
alone cannot control exposure, use respirators nationally approved for the purpose.
Avoid repeated skin contact. Wear suitable gloves. Wash skin thoroughly after handling
and before eating, drinking or smoking. Launder clothing and gloves as needed.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Silvery odourless fibrous material.
Ingredient Mol. Wt. Magnetic Properties
Ni 58.71 Ferromagnetic
C 12.01
Viscosity N/A
1453oC
Melting point Ni
3652oC
Melting point C
2732oC
Boiling point Ni
Boiling point C N/A
Flash Point N/A
Autoflammability N/A
Explosive properties N/A
Vapour pressure N/A
8.9 g/cm3
Density Ni
1.80 g/cm3
Density C
Solubility N/A
Partition coefficient N/A
N/A Not Applicable
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stable.
This product can react vigorously with acids to liberate hydrogen which can form explosive
mixtures with air.
Under special conditions nickel can react with carbon monoxide in reducing atmospheres
to form nickel carbonyl, Ni(CO)4, a toxic gas.
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11. Toxicological Information
Nickel
LD50 ORAL RAT >9000 mg/kg
Inhalation: The National Toxicology Program has listed nickel as
reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen based on the
production of injection site tumors. The International Agency
for Research on Cancer (IARC) found there was inadequate
evidence that metallic nickel is carcinogenic to humans but
since there was sufficient evidence that it is carcinogenic to
animals, IARC concluded that metallic nickel is possibly
carcinogenic to humans. In 1997, the ACGIH categorized
elemental nickel as: A5 "Not Suspected as a Human
Carcinogen". Epidemiological studies of workers exposed to
nickel powder and to dust and fume generated in the production
of nickel alloys and of stainless steel have not indicated the
presence of a significant respiratory cancer hazard.
Evidence for the association of nickel compound exposures and
cancer risk comes mainly from workers in now obsolete nickel
refining operations where very high concentrations of airborne
nickel, mostly present as oxidic or sub-sulphidic species at up to
100mg/m3 or more, were associated with excess nasal and lung
cancers.
The inhalation of nickel powder has not resulted in an increased
incidence of malignant lung tumors in rodents. Repeated
intratracheal instillation of nickel powder produced an increased
incidence of malignant lung tumors in rats. Repeated
intratracheal instillation of nickel powder did not produce an
increased incidence of malignant lung tumors in hamsters when
administered at the maximum tolerated dose. Single
intratracheal instillations of nickel powder in hamsters at doses
near the LD50 produced an increased incidence of
fibrosarcomas, mesotheliomas and rhabdomyosarcomas.
Inhalation of nickel powder at concentrations 15 times the TLV
irritated the respiratory tract in rodents.
Inhalation of nickel may induce asthma. This effect is rare, it
has been reported in welders where exposures to nickel are often
mixed with other chemical substances. Persons with a known
history of nickel sensitive asthma should avoid such contact.
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Skin Contact: Prolonged and intimate contact with metallic nickel may cause
irritation to the skin and nickel sensitivity which may result in
allergic skin rashes.
One case has been reported of asthma induced by external
exposure to a nickel-containing skin clip and by skin contact
with nickel.
Wounds: Nickel metal powder has caused tumors at the site of injection
in rodents. However, studies do not suggest a significant risk for
humans from nickel-containing prostheses.
Ingestion: The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) concluded there is no evidence that nickel and its
inorganic compounds are carcinogenic when ingested. The U.S.
Food and Drug Administration has affirmed that nickel is
generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a direct human food
ingredient.
Preexisting Conditions: Prolonged and intimate skin contact can cause an allergic skin
rash in previously sensitized individuals.
Reproductive Toxicity: Animal experiments indicate that soluble nickel ingestion
causes adverse effects on fetal development at a threshold oral
exposure of 2.2 mg/ Ni/kg/day by pregnant rats. Data are
insufficient to determine if this effect occurs in humans and no
regulatory agency has classified soluble forms of nickel as
reproductive risks for humans.
12. Ecological Information
The environmental classification has not been decided.
13. Disposal Information
Nickel containing material is normally collected to recover nickel values. Should disposal
be deemed necessary follow local regulations.
14. Transport Information
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
Not regulated.
International Civil Aviation Organisation Technical Instructions for the Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Air
Not regulated.
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation Regulations
Not regulated.
Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Not regulated.
European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Road
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
Nickel metal is classified as a Category 3 carcinogen "a substance which causes concern
for man owing to the possible carcinogenic effect but in respect of which the available
information is not adequate for making a satisfactory assessment" by the EU in Directive
67/548/EEC (Classification, Packaging and Labelling Directive) and in the UK in the
Chemicals Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply Regulations and as such it
requires to be labelled with the following risk and safety phrases.
Xn; Harmful. Category 3 carcinogen
Possible risk of irreversible effects. R40
May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R43
Do not breathe dust. S22
Wear suitable protective clothing. S36
No classification exists for nickel coated carbon fiber.
16. Other Information
Medical staff should note that this data sheet has been lodged with the following Poisons
Information Centre :-
National Poison Centre Phoneline : 0870 6006266
E- Mail : wnpu@compuserve.com
Fax : 02920 704357
17. Notes and Bibliography
INCO is the Trademark of the INCO family of companies.
Disclaimer: The information in this Data Sheet is provided in good faith and is accurate to
INCO鈥檚 best knowledge and belief but except as implied by law, no representation or
warranty is given in relation to the information and INCO accepts no liability.
1 T.R.K. is Technische Richtkonzentrationen as defined in the Deutsche
Forschungsgemeinschaft, List of MAK & BAT values. 1998
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2 Threshold Limit Values of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists. 1998
3 Maximum Exposure Limit of the Health and Safety Executive in the U.K. in EH40 1998
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