MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NICKEL SULPHATE
PRODUCT CODE NUMBER(S): 5390-1
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Nickel sulphate, Flammability: Not combustible. Not expected to be a dust
hexahydrate; Nickel monosulphate hexahydrate explosion hazard.
Chemical Family: Inorganic salt Extinguishing Media: Use an extinguisher appropriate to
the surrounding material that is burning. Use water spray or
Chemical Formula: NiSO4.6H2O
fog to cool fire-exposed containers, disperse dust or fumes,
Product Use: Laboratory reagent and flush material away from fire. Fight fire from upwind,
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name and Address: from a safe distance. Firefighters must wear protective
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. equipment and clothing sufficient to prevent inhalation of
dusts or fumes, and contact with skin and eyes.
40 Armstrong Avenue
Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Telephone No: (905) 877-0101
Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Fax No: (905) 877-6666
Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Emergency Telephone No: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666
Hazardous Combustion Products: NiOx, nickel fumes,
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIALS SOx.
Sensitivity to Impact: None identified
Ingredients % TLV Units CAS No. Sensitivity to Static discharge: None identified
3
Nickel sulphate >98 0.1 mg/m 10101-97-0
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH DATA
(soluble Ni compounds)
PHYSICAL DATA Toxicological Data:
LDLO: (oral, rat) 264 mg/kg
Physical State: Solid
LC50: Not available
Odour and Appearance: Blue or green, clear or opaque,
crystals or crystalline powder, odourless.
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
Odour Threshold (ppm): Not applicable
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): 0 Inhaled: Toxic. Inhalation of dust may cause coughing,
sore throat, and shortness of breath. Can cause metal fume
Vapour Density (Air = 1): Not applicable
fever, with headache, sweating, chills, metallic taste in the
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
mouth, cough, thirst, shortness of breath, fever, pains in the
Boiling Point (degrees C): Not applicable (decomposes at legs and chest. Symptoms last about 24 hours after expo-
840掳C) sure, and recovery is complete with no permanent effects.
Melting Point (degrees C): ~100掳C (loses water); 280掳C May cause allergic reaction. Severe overexposure can
anhydrous salt forms cause severe lung damage, pulmonary pneumonitis or
edema, and death.
pH: 4.5
In contact with skin: Dust or mist can cause irritation, with
Specific Gravity: 2.070
itching and rash. May be absorbed through skin, but in
Coefficient of Water/Oil distribution: Not available
small amounts that are unlikely to cause toxic effects. May
cause skin sensitization (鈥渘ickel itch鈥?).
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION
In contact with eyes: Dust or fume can cause irritation,
redness, tearing, and pain.
UN: Not regulated
Ingested: Relatively non-toxic in small amounts. May be
T.D.G. Class: Not regulated
cumulative. Larger doses can cause irritation, nausea, vom-
Pkg. Group: Not regulated
iting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
REACTIVITY DATA Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product:
Chemical Stability: Stable Risk of irreversible effects. Prolonged or repeated exposure
Incompatibility with other substances: Strong oxidizing to nickel compounds can cause liver, kidney, and lung dam-
agents. May react violently with powdered aluminum or age. Nickel compounds are common causes of skin sensiti-
magnesium if heated. Not corrosive to metals. zation. In sensitized persons, prolonged or repeated contact
Reactivity: Avoid excessiv eheat, incompatible materials, may cause severe, burning, swelling, and ulceration of large
generation of dust. areas of the body, with recovery taking a few days to several
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NiOx, nickel weeks. Such effects do not occur in non-sensitized people.
fumes, SOx. Two cases of nickel-induced asthma have been reported.
NICKEL SULPHATE
MSDS
CODE: 5390-1
Carcinogenicity: ACGIH Group A5 (not considered carci- Flush skin with plenty of running water for ten to fifteen
nogenic to humans); IARC Group 2B (possible human (10-15) minutes. Get medical attention.
carcinogen). NTP (probable human carcinogen) Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Rescuer should take pre-
Teratogenicity: High doses of nickel salts caused toxic ef- caution to limit his own exposure. Give oxygen and get
fects in animal testing. No human information available. medical attention immediately for any breathing difficulty.
Reproductive Effects: Long term ingestion of nickel salts Ingestion: If the victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse
caused degenerative changes in reproductive organs in ani- mouth thoroughly with water and give 2 to 4 glasses of wa-
mal testing. No human information available. ter to drink to dilute. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
Mutagenicity: No human information available. Tests with
nicjkel salts microorganisms negative.
REFERENCES USED
Synergistic Products: Some nickel salts may increase the
potency of benz(a)pyrene as a carcinogen. CCINFO disc: Cheminfo, April 2006
Budavari: The Merck Index, 12th ed., 1997
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Sax, Lewis: Hawley鈥檚 Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation required. ed., 1987
Respiratory Protection: Dust/mist mask. Up to TLV, or Sax: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 5th ed.,
the maximum use specified by the respirator supplier, which- 1979
ever is lowest, NIOSH/MSHA approved full face-piece
Suppliers鈥? Material Safety Data Sheets
dust/mist filter respirator. Higher or unknown concentra-
tions, or for fire or spill conditions, self-contained breathing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
apparatus, or full face-piece, positive-pressure supplied-air
respirator.
Date Issued: June 28, 1991
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles. If splashing or
Revision: April 2006
dusting is possible, face shield.
MSDS: 5390-1
Skin Protection: Rubber or plastic gloves. Other protec-
tive clothing, apron, sleeves, coveralls, boots sufficient to Proposed WHMIS Designation: D2A (suspected carcino-
prevent contact. gen); D1B; D2B (skin sensitizer)
Other Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shower
Prepared by: Caledon Laboratories Ltd. (905) 877-0101
and eye-wash fountain in work area.
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. believes the information contained
Leak and Spill Procedure: Evacuate and ventilate area.
Do not touch spilled material. Cleanup personnel must be herein is reliable and accurate. Caledon makes no warranty
trained in the hazards of the material and its safe handling, with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reli-
and must wear protective equipment and clothing sufficient ance thereon. Such information is solely for your consider-
to prevent inhalation of dust or mists and contact with skin ation, investigation, and verification.
and eyes. Mix with inert adsorbent, gather up carefully,
without generating dust, and transfer carefully into container
for disposal. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and
detergent.
Waste Disposal: Follow all federal, provincial and local
regulations for disposal.
Handling Procedures and Equipment: TOXIC. CARCIN-
OGEN. POSSIBLE REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD. Personnel
working with this material must be thoroughly trained regard-
ing its hazards and its safe use and must wear appropriate
protective equipment and clothing. Use the smallest amount
possible for the purpose, in a designated area with adequate
ventilation. Use good housekeeping to prevent accumula-
tions of dust. Avoid generating dust or mist. Keep work
area clean and free of extraneous materials. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Storage Requirements: Store in suitable, labelled contain-
ers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight
and away from incompatible or combustible materials. Keep
air out of container. Keep container tightly closed. Inspect
frequently for signs of damage or leaking. Treat empty con-
tainers with caution; they may contain hazardous residues.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Specific Measures:
Eyes: Flush thoroughly with gently running water for ten to
fifteen (10-15) minutes, holding eyelids open while flushing.
Get medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing (including rings,
watches, belts, and shoes). Brush off excess chemical.
|