NICKEL (II) SULPHATE 0063
October 2001
CAS No: 7786-81-4 Nickelous sulphate
Nickel(2+) sulfate
RTECS No: QR9350000
NiSO4
EC No: 028-009-00-5
Molecular mass: 154.8
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating In case of fire in the surroundings:
or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Ventilation (not if powder), local Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
exhaust, or breathing protection. attention.
Skin Redness. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Eyes Redness. Safety spectacles or face shield or First rinse with plenty of water for
eye protection in combination with several minutes (remove contact
breathing protection if powder. lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Dizziness. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to
Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. work. drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Vacuum spilled material. Carefully collect remainder, EU classification
then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical Xn Symbol
enter the environment. Personal protection: P2 filter N Symbol
respirator for harmful particles. R: 22-40-42/43-50/53
S: (2-)22-36/37-60-61
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
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Chemical Safety
0063 NICKEL (II) SULPHATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
YELLOW TO GREEN CRYSTALS. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation,
through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating at 848/C, producing toxic
fumes of sulfur trioxide and nickel monoxide. The solution in water Evaporation at 20/C is negligible; a harmful concentration of
is a weak acid. airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when
dispersed.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV: (as Ni) (Inhalable fraction) 0.1 mg/m 3 as TWA; A4 (not Effects of short-term exposure
classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004). The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory
MAK: (Inhalable fraction); sensitization of respiratory tract and skin tract.
(Sah); Carcinogen category: 1; (DFG 2004).
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma.
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to the
aerosol. The substance may have effects on the nasal sinuses,
resulting in inflammation and ulceration. This substance is
carcinogenic to humans.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point: 840/C (See Notes) Solubility in water: good (29.3 g/100 ml at 0/C)
Density: 3.7 g/cm3
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
At temperatures up to 330 /C nickel (II) sulphate containing water of crystallization will gradually release its total water content.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest
and medical observation are therefore essential.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
The recommendations on this Card also apply to Nickel sulfate hexahydrate (CAS 10101-97-0) and heptahydrate (CAS 10101-98-1).
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
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