MSDS Name:   Nickel (II) Ammonium Sulfate Hexahydrate
Synonym:   Nickel ammonium sulfate; ammonium nickel sulfate hexahydrate; sulfuric acid ammonium nickel(2+) salt(2:2:1); nickelous ammonium su
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7785-20-8 |Nickel (II) ammonium sulfate hexahydra| 100 | unlisted |
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Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22 40 42/43

**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May
cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.

Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May cause severe irritation and possible
burns. May cause dermatitis.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic respiratory
reaction.
Chronic:
Not available.

**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:

**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.

**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7785-20-8:
United States OSHA: 1 mg/m3 TWA (as Ni) (listed under Nickel sol
compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as nickel soluble compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VL
(as Ni)
Malaysia: (listed as nickel soluble compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
(inhalable fraction, as Ni)
Netherlands: (listed as nickel soluble compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 MAC
Ni)
Spain: (listed as nickel soluble compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as

Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State: Solid
Color: blue-green
Odor: none reported
pH: 4.6 @ 0.1M
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: 10% @20C
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.9
Molecular Formula: H8N2NiO8S.6H2O
Molecular Weight: 395

**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of sulfur, nickel oxide, ammonia.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

RTECS#:
CAS# 7785-20-8: WS6061000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7785-20-8: Oral, rat: LD50 = 399 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Nickel (II) ammonium sulfate hexahydrate -
California: carcinogen, initial date 5/7/04 (listed as Nickel compound
NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Nickel compounds).
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

Other
No information available.

**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.

**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7785-20-8: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 7785-20-8 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7785-20-8 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).

**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

MSDS Creation Date: 11/07/2001 Revision #2 Date: 10/05/2004

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