NICKEL CARBONYL 0064
October 2001
Nickel tetracarbonyl
CAS No: 13463-39-3
C4NiO4 / Ni(CO)4
RTECS No: QR6300000
Molecular mass: 170.7
UN No: 1259
EC No: 028-001-00-1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Highly flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
NO smoking. NO contact with dioxide.
oxidants.
Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
Risk of fire and explosion upon explosion-proof electrical equipment cool by spraying with water. Combat
heating above 60掳C. Liquid and and lighting. Do NOT use fire from a sheltered position.
vapour flash in direct sunlight. compressed air for filling,
discharging, or handling.
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A
DOCTOR!
Headache. Dizziness. Nausea. Closed system and ventilation. Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
Inhalation
Vomiting. Cough. Shortness of Artificial respiration may be needed.
breath. Blue skin. Symptoms may Refer for medical attention.
be delayed (see Notes).
Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
clothing. Rinse and then wash skin with
water and soap. Refer for medical
attention.
Face shield or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
See Notes. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
Ingestion
work. Wash hands before eating. attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove F Symbol Airtight. Do not transport with food
all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid T+ Symbol and feedstuffs. Severe marine
in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb N Symbol pollutant.
remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and R: 61-11-26-40-50/53
remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into S: 53-45-60-61
sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the Note: E
environment. (Extra personal protection: complete UN Hazard Class: 6.1
protective clothing including self-contained UN Subsidiary Risks: 3
breathing apparatus.) UN Pack Group: I
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GTF1-I Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids, food and
NFPA Code: H4; F3; R3 feedstuffs. Cool. Keep in the dark. Keep under inert gas.
Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International
IPCS Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
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Programme on
Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
0064 NICKEL CARBONYL
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
VOLATILE COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and
ODOUR. through the skin.
Physical dangers Inhalation risk
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly
distant ignition possible. on evaporation of this substance at 20掳C.
Chemical dangers Effects of short-term exposure
May explode on heating at 60掳C. The substance may The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.
spontaneously ignite on contact with air. The substance The substance may cause effects on the central nervous
decomposes on contact with acids producing highly toxic system. Inhalation of vapours may cause lung oedema (see
carbon monoxide (see ICSC 0023). Reacts violently with Notes). Exposure may result in death. The effects may be
oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. Oxidizes in air delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
forming deposits which become peroxidized causing fire hazard.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Occupational exposure limits Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma.
TLV (as Ni): 0.05 ppm (as TWA) (ACGIH 2001). This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 43掳C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.9
Melting point: -19掳C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20掳C (air = 1): 3.0
Relative density (water = 1): 1.3 Flash point: -20掳C c.c.
Solubility in water: none Auto-ignition temperature: 60掳C
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25.8掳C: 53 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2-34
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water organisms.
NOTES
No reported cases of intoxication by ingestion.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of lung oedema 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.
Immediate administration of an appropriate spray, by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.
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.
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.
Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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