NICKEL NITRATE LR HEXAHYDRATE

Substance / Preparation : NICKEL NITRATE EXTRA PURE (HEXAHYDRATE)

CAS No :13478-00-7

Substance. Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Classification : T; R48/23

Xn; R20/22

Xi; R38-41

Xn ; R42/43

N; R50-53

Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Health hazards : Acute toxicity, Oral - Category 4 - Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4)

H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation - Category 4 - Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4) H332

Environmental hazards : Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute hazard

- Category 1 - Warning (CLP : Aquatic Acute 1) H400

3.2. Label elements

Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Symbol(s) : O : Oxidizing

T : Toxic R Phrase(s) : R8 : Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

R49 : May cause cancer by inhalation.

R61 : May cause harm to the unborn child.

R20/22 : Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

R38 : Irritating to skin.

R41 : Risk of serious damage to eyes.

R42/43 : May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.

R48/23 : Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure

through inhalation.

R50/53 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in

the aquatic environment.

R68 : Possible risks of irreversible effects.

S Phrase(s) : S24 : Avoid contact with skin.

S37 : Wear suitable gloves.

S53 : Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use

. S45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show

the label when possible).

S60 : This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

S61 : Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.

Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms 

Signal words : Warning

Hazard statements : H302 : Harmful if swallowed.

H332 : Harmful if inhaled.

H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

• Prevention : P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P261: Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

P273: Avoid release to the environment.

P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.

P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

• Response : P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED : Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you

feel unwell.

P391: Collect spillage.

P304+P340: IF INHALED : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

omfortable for breathing

• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous

or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or

international regulation.

3.3. Other hazards Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be

identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation

REACH.

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. Allow the victim to rest. Call a POISON

CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

comfortable for breathing.

Skin contact : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap

and water, followed by warm water rinse.

Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain,

blinking or redness persist.

Ingestion : Obtain emergency medical attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if

you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use : Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure

through inhalation. Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious

health hazard.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you

feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible)

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards

arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection.

Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject)

fire-fighting water to enter environment.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For

emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.

Ventilate area.

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify

authorities if product enters sewers or public waters. Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize

generation of dust. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Solid.

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : Not applicable.

Melting point [°C] : 56 °C

Decomposition point [°C] : N/A

Critical temperature [°C] : N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : N/A

Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A

Flash point [°C] : N/A

Boiling point [°C] : 1370C

Initial boiling point [°C] : N/A

Final boiling point [°C] : N/A

Evaporation rate : N/A

Vapour pressure [20°C] : N/A

Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A

Vapour density : N/A

Density [g/cm3] : 2,05

Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A

Solubility in water [% weight] : 238.5g/100cc water @

Solubility in water : N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Solubility : 3.5 - 5.5

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : N/A

Explosion limits - upper [%] : N/A

Explosion limits - lower [%] : N/A

Oxidising properties : No data available.

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Harmful if inhaled.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification c

riteria are not met. Irritation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

. Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Very toxic to aquatic life.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be

identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with

local/national regulations. Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or

special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or

international regulation.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH

Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to

restrictions.

REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject

to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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