INCO庐 NICKEL DISCS
** THIS DATA SHEET IS PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH EU DIRECTIVE 2001/58/EC**
1. Substances and Company Identification
Identification of the product:
INCO INCO庐 Nickel Discs:
Other names: Melting Nickel
Used in nickel alloys and stainless steel manufacture
Material C.A.S. Number 7440-02-0 EINECS Number 231-111-4
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 Ingredients Typical Composition
Data
Nickel 100%
3. Hazards Identification
Xn 鈥? Harmful - Category 3 Carcinogen
Sheet R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43 - May cause sensitisation skin contact.
As supplied this product does not pose a health hazard due to inhalation. User operations may
generate inhalable dusts. 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 Seek medical attention.
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
Suitable extinguishing media: Any, type to be selected according to material in the immediate
neighbourhood
Special protective equipment None needed. Wear protective equipment if required for other materials
for fire fighting: within the immediate vicinity
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6. Accidental Release Measures
Person related precautionary Avoid generation of dusty atmospheres. Do not inhale dusts.
measures:
Environmental protection No specific measures needed
measures:
Procedures for cleaning/ Pick up and replace in original container. Nickel containing material is
absorption: normally collected to recover nickel values.
INCO 7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Prevent the generation of inhalable dusts e.g. by the use of suitable
Material
ventilation. 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.
Safety Storage: Keep in the container supplied, and keep the container closed when not in
use. Containers should be stored under cover in a clean and dry
environment.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Data 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
Sheet Maintain airborne nickel levels as low as possible.
Occupational exposure controls:
a) Respiratory protection: As supplied this product does not pose a health hazard due to inhalation.
Ventilation may be required if user operations change it to other physical or
chemical forms, whether as end products, intermediates or fugitive
emissions, which are inhalable.
b) Eye protection: None.
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
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.
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Silver grey, odourless metallic spheroids.
Molecular weight of nickel 58.71
PH N/A
2732 oC
Boiling Point/ boiling range
1453 oC
Melting Point/ melting range
Flash Point N/A
Auto flammability N/A
Explosive Properties Not explosive
INCO Oxidizing properties Not oxidizing
Vapor pressure N/A
Solubility - cold water Insoluble
Material Solubility - hot water Insoluble
Partition coefficient N/A
Viscosity N/A
8.9 g/m3
Specific gravity of nickel
Packaged density 5.4 鈥? 6.0 g/cm3
Safety Size 2-20mm dia
Magnetic properties Ferromagnetic
10. Stability and Reactivity
Data Conditions to be avoided: None.
Substances to be avoided: This product can react vigorously with acids to liberate hydrogen, which can
form explosive mixtures with air.
Sheet Hazardous decomposition None
products:
11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity:
a) Oral: Non toxic - LD50 ORAL RAT >9000 mg/kg
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 mortem diagnosis
was shock lung.
c) Dermal: No information available.
Corrosivity / Irritation:
a) Respiratory Tract: None
b) Skin: see sensitization section.
c) Eyes: Mechanical irritation may be expected.
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 well-known skin sensitizer. Direct and prolonged skin
contact with metallic nickel may induce nickel allergy.
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Repeated dose toxicity:
a) Oral: No information available
b) Inhalation: 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.
INCO Mutagenicity /
Reproductive toxicity: No data.
Carcinogen city:
Material 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
Safety studies in animals. To date, there is no evidence that nickel metal 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 at
Data 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.
Sheet 12. Ecological Information
This material is not readily degradable and is not classified as dangerous or harmful to the environment.
13. Disposal Considerations
Nickel containing material is normally collected to recover nickel values. Should disposal be deemed
necessary follow local regulations.
14. Transport Information
Not Regulated.
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
International Civil Aviation Organization Technical
Not Regulated.
Instructions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Air
Not Regulated.
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
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 Labeling
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
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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
Safety 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.
References are available, on request.
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