SDS

Safety Data Sheet

1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Identifier: Nickel Sulfate Solution, 0.01 M

Product Code(s): Custom

Synonyms: Nickel (II) Sulfate Solution

Recommended Use: For manufacturing, industrial, and laboratory use only. Use as a solvent or as a laboratory
reagent.

Uses Advised Against: Not for household use.

Supplier: Rocky Mountain Reagents, Inc.

4621 Technology Drive, Golden, CO 80403
Phone: (303) 762-0800 Fax: (303) 762-1240

Emergency Phone Number: For health emergency, call poison control: (800) 222-1222.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Classifications: Sensitization – Respiratory: Category 1

Sensitization – Skin: Category 1
Carcinogenicity: Category 1A
Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1B

Signal Word: DANGER

Hazard Statements: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Pictograms:

Precautionary Statements:

Prevention: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapors, or spray.

In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection.

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 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed to leave the workplace.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety instructions have been read and understood.

Response: If exposed or concerned: Get medical attention.

If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage: Store locked up.

Disposal: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and
international regulations.

Hazards Not Otherwise Toxic to aquatic life. Avoid release to the environment.
Classified:

Toxicity Statement: Not applicable.

3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Common Name / Synonyms CAS# Chemical Formula % by Weight

Water Water 7732-18-5 H2O 99.7
Nickel Sulfate, Hexahydrate Nickel (II) Sulfate, Hexahydrate 10101-97-0 NiSO4 • 6H2O 0.262

Trade Secret Statement: Not applicable.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First Aid Procedures:

Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Call a physician if symptoms occur.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If
vomiting occurs, keep head low so that vomit does not enter lungs. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician or poison control center if symptoms
occur.

Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if symptoms occur.

Eye Contact: Check for and remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Immediately flush eyes with
gentle but large stream of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
occasionally. Call a physician if symptoms occur.

General Advice: Poison information centers in each state can provide additional assistance for scheduled
poisons. Ensure that those providing first aid and medical personnel are aware of the
material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.

Symptoms and Effects: Irritation, redness, itchiness. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause irritation if
exposed to the skin or eyes. Prolonged of repeated exposure may affect the blood, lungs,
kidneys, liver, skin, and heart; may cause reproductive effects, allergic reaction, and cancer.

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Immediate Medical Care/ Get medical attention if feeling unwell or concerned. Treat symptomatically.
Special Treatment:

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry powder, alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a solid (straight) water stream, as it may scatter and spread fire.

Hazardous Combustion Nickel oxides, sulfur oxides.

Products:

Specific Hazards: Excessive thermal conditions may yield corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

Special Protective Equipment/ As in any fire, wear MSHA/NIOSH-approved (or equivalent), self-contained, positive-
Precautions for Firefighters: pressure or pressure-demand breathing apparatus and full protective gear.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions and Isolate hazard area and keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away from the area
Protective Equipment: of the leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Avoid
contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.

Emergency Procedures: In case of chemical emergency, or if unsure how to address an accidental release, consult a
professional (see Section 1).

Methods for Containment: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer,
basements, or confined areas. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Product
should not be released to the environment. Contain and recover liquid when possible.

Methods for Cleanup: Absorb spill with an inert material (e.g. vermiculite, dry sand, earth, cloth, or fleece) and
place in a non-combustible container for reclamation or disposal. Do not flush to sewer.
Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Residues from spills can be diluted with water.
Never return spills in original containers for reuse. Clean up in accordance with all
applicable regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Wear personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Provide sufficient air exchange and/or
exhaust in work rooms. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid exposure to
moisture. Do not ingest. When using, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Keep away from
incompatible materials (see Section 10). Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene
and safety practice. Wash thoroughly after handling. Containers of this material may be
hazardous when empty, as they retain product residues. Observe all warnings and
precautions listed for this product.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Store away from heat and incompatible materials (see
Section 10). Store in original container. Keep containers tightly closed and upright. Keep
away from food, drink, and animal foodstuffs. Keep out of the reach of children. Comply with
all national, state, and local codes pertaining to the storage, handling, dispensing, and
disposal of this product.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits: Water: No information found.

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 Nickel: ACGIH (TLV): 0.2 mg/m3
OSHA (PEL): 0.1 mg/m3
NIOSH (REL): 0.015 mg/m3

Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If
applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls
to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not
been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level.

Personal Protective Measures:

Eye/Face Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles. Maintain approved eye wash station and
accessible rinse facilities in work area.

Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing (with long sleeves) and appropriate chemical
resistant gloves.

Respiratory Protection: An air-purifying, NIOSH-approved respirator with an organic vapor cartridge or canister may
be permissible under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to
exceed exposure limits. Use a positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator if there is any
potential for an uncontrolled release, if exposure levels are unknown, or if any other
circumstances exist where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.

Specific Requirements Ensure that glove material is compatible with this product. This information is available from
for Personal Protective glove manufacturers.
Equipment:

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Unless otherwise indicated, all properties are given at 25 °C and standard pressure.

Appearance: Green, transparent liquid.

Odor: Odorless.

Odor Threshold: No information found.

Formula Weight: 262.84 as nickel sulfate, hexahydrate

pH: 4.3 – 4.7 (100 g/L aqueous)

Melting/Freezing Point: No information found.

Boiling Point/Range: No information found.

Decomposition Temperature: No information found.

Flash Point: Not applicable.

Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable.

Flammability: Not flammable.

Flammability/Explosive Limits: Not applicable.

Solubility: Miscible with water.

Vapor Pressure: No information found.

Vapor Density: No information found.

Specific Gravity: 1.002 (Water = 1)

Evaporation Rate: No information found.

Viscosity: No information found.

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Partition Coefficient No information found.
(n-octanol/water):

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity Data: No information found.

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, incompatible materials.

Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers.

Hazardous Decomposition Nickel oxides, sulfur oxides.

Products:

Possibility of Hazardous May react vigorously or violently with the incompatible materials listed above. Excessive
Reactions: thermal conditions may yield hazardous decomposition products listed above.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, eye contact.

Acute Effects: May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause irritation if exposed to the skin or eyes.

Chronic Effects: Prolonged of repeated exposure may affect the blood, lungs, kidneys, liver, skin, and heart;
may cause reproductive effects, allergic reaction, and cancer.

Toxicological Data: Water: Not applicable.

Nickel Sulfate, Hexahydrate: LD50 Oral, Rat: 275 mg/kg

Causes skin and respiratory sensitization based on
animal data.
Causes reproductive effects based on animal data.

Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation, redness, itchiness, wheezing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Carcinogenic Effects: This product may cause cancer.

IARC: Nickel Sulfate, Hexahydrate: Group 1 – Carcinogenic to humans

ACGIH: Nickel Sulfate, Hexahydrate: A1 – Confirmed human carcinogen

NTP: Nickel Sulfate, Hexahydrate: Known human carcinogen

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicological Data: Water: Not applicable.

Nickel Sulfate, Hexahydrate: No information found.

Persistence and Degradability: Expected to bioaccumulate. Not expected to biodegrade.

Environmental Effects: Expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms. Avoid exposure to the environment.

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13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Disposal Instructions: Dispose of this material and its container to an approved waste collection point. Minimize
exposure to product waste (see Section 8). Do not dispose unused waste down drains or
into sewers. All wastes must be handled in accordance with local, state, and federal
regulations.

Contaminated Packaging: Because emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after
container is emptied. Offer rinsed packaging material to local recycling facilities.

Waste Codes: No information found.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT: Not regulated.

Environmental Hazard Nickel Sulfate, Hexahydrate: Regulated as a marine pollutant by IMDG

Regulations:

Other Transport Precautions: No information found.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

U.S. Federal Regulations:

OSHA: This product is not considered a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

TSCA Inventory: All components of this product are on the U.S. TSCA Inventory.

U.S. EPCRA (SARA Title III):

Section 302: No information found.

Sections 311/312: Hazard Category List (Yes/No)

Section 311 – Hazardous Chemical Yes
Immediate Hazard No
Delayed Hazard Yes
Fire Hazard No
Pressure Hazard No
Reactivity Hazard No

Section 313: Nickel Sulfate, Hexahydrate

CERCLA Reportable Quantities: No information found.

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International Inventories:

Country or Region Inventory Name On Inventory (Yes/No)*

Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) N/A
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) N/A
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) N/A
China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) N/A
Europe European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances N/A
(EINECS)
Europe European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) N/A
Japan Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) N/A
Korea Existing Chemicals List (ECL) N/A
Philippines Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) N/A

*A "Yes" indicates that the listed component(s) of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the
governing country(s).

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Disclaimer: Rocky Mountain Reagents, Inc. provides the information in this Safety Data Sheet in the
belief that it is reliable but assumes no responsibility for its completeness or accuracy. The
physical properties reported in this SDS are obtained from literature and do not constitute
product specifications. Rocky Mountain Reagents, Inc. makes and gives no representations
or warranties with respect to the information contained herein or the product to which it
refers, whether express, implied, or statutory, including without limitation, warranties of
accuracy, completeness, merchantability, non-infringement, performance, safety, suitability,
stability, and fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty against infringement of any
patent, copyright or trademark is made or implied. This SDS is intended only as a guide to
the appropriate handling of the material by a properly trained person. It shall be the user's
responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the
actual conditions of use. Accordingly, Rocky Mountain Reagents, Inc. assumes no liability
whatsoever for the use of or reliance upon this information including results obtained,
incidental or consequential damages, or lost profits.

Issue Date: May 19, 2016

Reason for Revision: Update of Section 9 over 12/17/2015 version.

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