INCO庐 NANO NICKEL POWDER
** THIS DATA SHEET IS PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH EU DIRECTIVE 2001/58/EC**
1. Substance and Company Identification
INCO Identification of the product:
INCO庐 NANO NICKEL POWDER
Used in catalyst applications.
C.A.S. Number 7440-02-0 EINECS Number 231-111-4
Material Company Identification:
INCO Europe Limited, Clydach Refinery, Clydach, Swansea, Wales, UK, SA6 5QR.
Emergency Telephone Number 24h: +44-(0)1792-842501 Fax: +44-(0)1792- 841357
Safety 2. Composition
Hazardous Typical
Ingredients Composition
Nickel 40-100%
Data 3. Hazards Identification
Xn 鈥? Harmful - Category 3 Carcinogen
R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Sheet R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
If user operations change the substance to other physical or chemical forms, whether as end
products, intermediates or fugitive emissions, the user must determine the health hazards of
such forms.
4. First Aid Measures
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water and give 2-4 cups
of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Seek medical attention immediately.
Inhalation Seek medical attention.
Skin Wash thoroughly with water. For rashes seek medical advice. Show
label or data sheet 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
Fire Flammable hazard. Any very finely divided particles (ultra-fine
powder) may burn in air when exposed to heat or flame.
Pyrophoric/
Autoignition Yes
Explosion This material, like most materials in powder form, is capable of
creating a dust explosion.
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Suitable extinguishing media: Package intact - Any, type to be selected according to materials stored
in the immediate neighborhood. Spilled Powder 鈥? Use water mist or fine
spray - pressurized extinguish ants may disperse the powder and
spread the fire.
Special Risks: Not classified as flammable for transport purposes. May oxidize to nickel
oxide if exposed to high temperatures within a fire. Keep containers
cool with water spray.
INCO Special protective equipment None needed. Wear protective equipment if required for other for fire
fighting: materials within the immediate vicinity
6. Accidental Release Measures
Material Person related precautionary Avoid generation of dusty atmospheres. Do not inhale dusts.
measures:
Environmental protection No specific measures needed
Safety measures:
Procedures for cleaning Collect spills by wet sweeping or vacuuming with the vacuum
absorption: exhaust passing through a high efficiency particulate arresting
is discharged into the work place. Wear appropriate nationally approved
Data respirators if collection and disposal of spills is likely to cause the
concentration limits of airborne nickel to exceed the locally prescribed
exposure limits. Nickel containing material is normally collected to
recover nickel values.
Sheet 7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Prevent the generation of inhalable dusts e.g. by the use of suitable
ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing and prolonged or
repeated exposure. Do not inhale dusts. Wear appropriate nationally
approved respirators if handling is likely to cause the concentration
limits of airborne nickel to exceed the locally prescribed exposure limits.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. As packed nickel product
may constitute a manual handling risk.
Storage: Keep in the container supplied, in dry conditions and keep the container
tightly closed when not in use. Containers should be stored away from
heat, sparks, electrostatic discharge and open flame. Store under cover
in a clean, cool and dry environment. Local regulations should be
followed regarding the storage of this material.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure limit values: Occupational exposure limits expressed as Ni in inhalable particle size
fraction:
TRK (mg/m3*) TLV (mg/m3*) WEL (mg/m3*)
0.5 1.5 0.5
Maintain airborne nickel levels as low as possible.
Occupational exposure Ventilation is normally required when handling or using this product
controls: to keep airborne nickel below the nationally authorized limits. If
ventilation alone cannot control exposure, respiratory protection must be
used.
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a) Respiratory protection: Do not inhale dust. If ventilation alone cannot control exposure,
respiratory protection (selected specifically for the working place,
depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous material)
must be used.
b) Eye protection: Avoid contact with eyes. Wear goggles or face shield or approved safety
glasses.
c) Hand and skin protection: Avoid skin contact. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves, which
should be selected specifically for the working place, dependant on the
INCO concentration and quantity of the hazardous material being handled.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking or
smoking. Launder clothing and gloves as needed. Use of skin
protective barrier cream advised.
Material 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Silver grey, odourless metallic powder.
Molecular weight 58.71
Safety pH N/A
Boiling point/ boiling range (oC) 2732
Melting point/ melting range (oC) 1453
Flash point N/A
Auto flammability N/A
Data Explosive properties not explosive
Dust explosivity classification group N/A
St classification 0
KST (bar ms-1) N/A
Pmax (bar g) N/A
Sheet Dust cloud minimum explosion concentration (mg/m3) N/A
Dust cloud minimum ignition temperature (oC) N/A
Dust cloud minimum ignition energy (mJ) N/A
Oxidising properties Not oxidising
Vapour pressure N/A
Solubility - cold water Insoluble
Solubility - hot water Insoluble
Partition coefficient N/A
Viscosity N/A
Specific gravity of nickel (g/m3) 8.9
Bulk density (g/m3) 1.6 - 2.6
Particle size (nanometers) 5-20
Magnetic properties Ferromagnetic
10. Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to be avoided: Hazardous exothermic reaction improbable. Not classified as
flammable. Ignition sources, excess heat, dust generation,
incompatibles and exposure to moisture.
Substances to be avoided: 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. Metal powders when heated in reducing
atmospheres may become pyrophoric.
Hazardous decomposition: Nickel oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic and highly
flammable nickel carbonyl products.
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11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity:
a) Oral: Non toxic - LD50 ORAL RAT >9000 mg/kg
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has affirmed that nickel is
generally regarded as safe (GRAS) as a direct human food ingredient.
b) Inhalation: One case has been reported of a fatality following extreme exposure at
an estimated 382 mg Ni/m3. A plasma spraying operative died of
pneumonia 13 days after exposure to nickel powder particles. The post
INCO mortem diagnosis was shock lung.
c) Dermal: No information available.
Material Corrosivity / Irritation:
a) Respiratory Tract: None
b) Skin: Nickel metal is a well-known skin sensitizer. Direct and prolonged skin
contact with metallic nickel may induce nickel allergy and elicit nickel
Safety allergic skin reactions in those people already sensitized to nickel, so
called nickel allergic contact dermatitis.
c) Eyes: Mechanical irritation may be expected.
Data d) Pre-existing conditions: Individuals known to be allergic to nickel should avoid contact with
nickel whenever possible to reduce the likelihood of nickel allergic
contact dermatitis reactions (skin rashes). Repeated contact may result
in persistent chronic palmar/hand dermatitis in a small number of
individuals, despite efforts to reduce or avoid nickel exposure.
Sheet Sensitization:
a) Respiratory tract: Nickel metal induced asthma is very rare. 3 case reports are available;
the data is not sufficient to conclude that nickel metal is classified as a
respiratory sensitizer.
b) Skin: Nickel metal is a potent skin sensitiser. Repeated /prolonged contact
with metallic nickel may cause nickel sensitivity resulting in skin allergy.
Persons with a known history of eczema or nickel dermatitis should
avoid such contact.
Repeated dose toxicity:
a) Oral: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause tremors and convulsions.
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastroenteritis.
b) Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous
membranes and upper respiratory tract. May cause asthmatic attacks
due to allergic sensitization of the reparatory tract. Inhalation of fumes
may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like
symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain,
muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. may cause loss of
smell.
Animal studies (rats) show that repeated dose inhalation of nickel
damages the lung. Chronic inflammation, lung fibrosis and accumulation
of nickel particles were observed.
c) Dermal: Direct and prolonged contact with nickel metal may cause nickel
sensitivity resulting in skin allergy.
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Mutagenicity /
Reproductive toxicity: No data.
Carcinogencity:
a) Ingestion: The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
concluded that there is no evidence that nickel metal is carcinogenic
when ingested.
b) Inhalation: There is limited information available from inhalation and intratracheal
studies in animals. To date, there is no evidence that nickel metal
INCO causes cancer in humans based on epidemiology data from workers in
the nickel producing and nickel consuming industries.
c) Injection: Implants and injections of nickel metal in animals have produced tumors
Material at the local sites. IARC (1999) concluded that there is sufficient
evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of metallic
nickel implants and for nickel alloy powder containing ~66% Ni 13-16%
chromium and 7% for nickel alloy powder iron.
Safety 12. Ecological Information
Biologic degradation: Methods for the determination of biodegradability are not applicable to
inorganic substances.
Data Ecotoxic effects: Non toxic
a) Biological data: Fish toxicity Br. rerio LC50>100mg/1/96h;
Daphnia Toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50:>100mg/1/48h;
Algeal Toxicity: Selenastrum capricornatum IC50: 100mg/1/72
(suspension);
Sheet Bacterial toxicity: Pseudomonas fluorescens EC50: 250mg/1/48h
Further Ecological Data: Due to poor solubility of the product, no harmful effects on aquatic
organisms are to be expected when handled and used with due care
and attention.
13. Disposal Considerations
Nickel containing material is normally collected to recover nickel values. Contact a licensed professional
waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent
and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and
local environmental regulations.
14. Transport Information
US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name Metal Powder, Flammable, NOS (Nickel) Metal Powder, Flammable, NOS (Nickel)
Hazard Class 4.1 4.1
UN Number UN3089 UN3089
Packing Group II II
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 2002 and as such the following risk and safety phrases are applicable.
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Xn - Harmful - Category 3 Carcinogen
R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
S22 - Do not breathe dust.
S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
16. Other Information
Medical staff should note that this data sheet has been lodged with the following Poisons Information
Centre :
National Poison Centre Phone line : +44-(0)870-600-6266
INCO E- Mail : wnpu@compuserve.com
Fax : +44-(0)2920-704357
17. Notes and Bibliography
Material 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
Safety the information and INCO accepts no liability.
References are available, on request.
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