ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP -- NICKEL (II) CARBONATE HYDROXIDE TETRAHYDRATE  -- 6810-01-445-8047
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL (II) CARBONATE HYDROXIDE TETRAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:09/10/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-445-8047
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL CARBONATE HYDROXIDE TETRAHYDRATE
CAS:12244-51-8
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  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:CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGEN. CANCER SUSPECT AGENT,
    IRRITANT.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITYH COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IN CASE OF CONTACT,
    IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF
    INHALED, REMOVE TO F RESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF SWALLOWED,
    WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE TO SURROUNDING
    FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS AND
    HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS & DISCARD AFTER USE.
    SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING
    DUST. VENTILATE AREA  AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPL
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
    DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
    AVOID INHALATION.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING, AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    EXPOSURE.

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:LIME GREEN POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PEROXIDES, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    NICKEL/NICKEL OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE DISSOLVED IN 1)WATER; 2)
    ACID SOLUTION OR 3) OXIDIZED TO A WATER-SOLUBLE STATE. PRECIPITATE
    THE MATERIAL AS THE SULFIDE, ADJUSTING THE PH TO 7 TO COMPLETE
    PRECIPITATION. FILTER  & DISPOSE OF INSOLUBLE IN A HAZARDOUS WASTE
    SITE.

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