INCO庐 Nickel Oxide Sinter 75
Hazardous Ingredients
Hazardous Calculated
PEL1 鈥搈g/m3 TLV2 鈥搈g/m3
C.A.S. No
Ingredients Composition
Nickel oxide
96.7 1313-99-1 1 as Ni 0.2* as Ni
(NiO)
Cobaltus
1.5 1307-96-6 0.05 as Co 0.05 as Co
oxide (CoO)
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*as inhalable fraction
Material Physical and Chemical Data
Dark grey, odourless granules averaging 0.2 to 0.4 mm in diameter.
Specific Sol. In H20
Safety Ingredient Mol. Wt. m.p.掳C
Gravity g/100ml
NiO 74.71 6.67 1990 0
CoO 74.93 6.45 1935 0
Data Physical Hazards
None.
Health Hazards
Sheet
Cobaltous Oxide CoO
LD50 ORAL RAT: 202 mg/kg
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract, symptoms may include
coughing, shortness of breath, and nausea. Respiratory
hypersensitivity, asthma may appear. Inhalation of cobalt dust
and fumes is associated with an increased incidence of lung
disease.
Ingestion Causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flushing of the face
and ears, mild hypotension, rash, and ringing in the ears. May
have cumulative toxic action where elimination cannot keep pace
with absorption. Large amounts depress erythrocyte production.
Skin Contact: May cause dermatitis. Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms
include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure: Repeated oral administration may produce goiter and reduced
thyroid activity. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause
dermatitis. Chronic exposure associated with kidney, heart and
lung damage.
Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or
impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more
susceptible to the effects of the substance. Persons with
allergies or sensitivity to cobalt may also be more susceptible to
the effects of the substance.
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California Proposition 65
a NSRL (No Significant Risk Level) as a carcinogen has not been
adopted for cobalt oxide.
a MADL (Maximum Allowable Dose Level) has not been adopted for
cobalt oxide as a chemical causing reproductive toxicity
Cobalt oxide is not on the Priority List for NSRL Development
Cobalt oxide is not on the Priority List for MADL Development
Precautions for safe storage, handling and use
Do not inhale dust. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure
INCO to airborne contaminants below the exposure limits. If ventilation alone cannot so control exposure,
use NIOSH-approved respirators selected according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. Maintain the
airborne concentration of nickel oxide as low as possible.
Material Spill, leak and disposal procedure
Collect spills by wet sweeping or by vacuuming with the vacuum exhaust passing through a high
Safety efficiency particulate arresting (HEPA) filter if the exhaust is discharged into the workplace. Wear
appropriate NIOSH-approved respirators if collection and disposal of spills is likely to cause the
concentration of airborne contaminants to exceed the exposure limits.
Nickel-containing waste is normally collected to recover nickel values. Should waste disposal be
Data deemed necessary, follow EPA and local regulations.
Emergency and first aid procedures
Sheet Cleanse wounds thoroughly to remove any particles.
SARA Section 313 Supplier Notification
This product contains the following chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of Section
313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372:
Nickel Oxide
Cobaltous Oxide
Refer to the Hazardous Ingredients section of this MSDS for the appropriate CAS numbers and the
percent by weight. This product contains the following chemical(s) subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
INTERNATIONAL NICKEL INC.
Park 80 West, Plaza Two
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 368-4800
Note:
Inco believes that the information in this Material Safety Data Sheet is accurate. However,
Inco makes no express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of such information and
expressly disclaims any liability resulting from reliance on such information.
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Footnotes:
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1 OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit
2 Threshold Limit Value of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
3 Describes possible health hazards of the product supplied. If user operations change it to other chemical forms,
whether as end products, intermediates or fugitive emissions, the possible health hazards of such forms must be
determined by the user.
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