MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV -- NICKEL(II) SULFATE HEXAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-237-2909
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL(II) SULFATE HEXAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:08/07/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2909
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-895-2000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:1BF21
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:1BF21
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
CAGE:3D869

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NICKEL SULFATE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:10101-97-0
RTECS #:QR9600000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 (NI)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 (NI); 8990

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
    EYES, SKIN AND PULMONARY TRACT. INGESTION:IRRITAATION TO GI TRACT,
    CNS DEPRESSION, KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SOME NICKLE COMPOUNDS ARE ANTICIPATED TO
    BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: DIARRHEA,NAUSEA,VOMITING.
    EYES/SKIN:IRRITION AND DISCOMFORT, EYE DAMAGE. INHALATION:COUGHING,
    SOAR THROAT AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISORDERS, ASTHMA AND OTHER
    PULMONARY DISEASES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & WATER. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN.
    INGESTION:GIVE 2-3 GLASSES OF WATER; INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEED. KEEP WARM  & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF
    UNCONSCIOUS, DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD BE EQUIPED WITH
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING	APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. USE APPROP RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION. AVOID CREATING DUST. VACUUM UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR
    RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO
    AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. UNDER DUSTY CONDITIONS
    USSE DUST MASK/RESPIRATOR. FOR EMERGENCY,USE SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVRG CLOTHES.KEEP EYE WASH/
    SHOWER AVAILABLE
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1544F DECOM
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:2.07
Solubility in Water:62% APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:DEEP GREEN TRANSPARENT CRYSTALS.ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:00

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT & MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION IT EMITS
    OXIDES OF SULFUR

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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