SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP. -- NICKEL CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-726-9306
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:06/23/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-726-9306
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-8000
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:CODE:  N3250/ CATAGLO NO: N1050,N1051
Preparer's Name:G. A. BINAS
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:COMPTECH CORP
Address:15944 DERWOOD RD
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20855
Country:US
Phone:800-284-5279; 301-519-3401
Contract Num:SP0-450-01-M-322
CAGE:0BR38
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL COMMODITIES INC
Address:15944 DERWOOD RD
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20855
Country:US
Phone:800-284-5279
Contract Num:SP0450-00-M-SH27
CAGE:1ELU0
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL(II) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:7791-20-0
RTECS #:QR6480000
= Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:0.1 MG/M3 TWA

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ACUTE ORAL RAT: LD50< 157 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: VERY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN
    CONTACT (IRRITANT, SENSITIZER), EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), INHALATION.
    SEVERE OVEREXPOSURE CAN RESULT IN DEATH. CHRONIC:TOXIC TO KIDNEYS,
    LUNGS, NERVOUS SYSTEM & MUC OUS MEMBRANES. TARGET ORGANS: KIDNEYS,
    LUNGS, NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MUCOUS MAMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CLASSFIED AS A1(CONFIRMED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN) BY ACGIH, 1 (PROVEN FOR HUMAN) BY IARC, AND PROVEN BY
    OSHA. CALSSIFIED 2 (REASONABLEY ANTICIPATED) BY NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
    SYSTEM. INFLAMMATION OF EYES IS CHARACTERIZED BY REDNESS, WATERING
    AND ITCHING. SKIN: ITCHING, SCALING, REDDENING, OR OCCASIONALLY
    BLISTERING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

First Aid:EYE:REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH
    RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS KEEPING EYELIDS OPEN. DO NOT USE
    AN EYE OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL HELP. SKIN:  WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH
    SOAP & W ATER. CLEAN FOLDS, CREVICES, CREASES & GROIN. COVER THE
    IRRITATED SKIN WITH AN EMOLLENT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK
    MEDICAL HELP. INHALTION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL HELP.
    INGESTION: DO NOT  INDUCE VOMITING. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE MOUTH TO
    MOUTH RESUSCITATION, GET MEDICAL HELP.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NOT AP
Lower Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Upper Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT AVAILABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT AVAILABLE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM: USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT THE SPILLED
    SOLID IN A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. LG: USE A SHOVEL TO
    PUT THE MAIERIAL INTO A CONVENIENT WAST DISPOSAL CONTAINER. BE
    CAREFUL THAT THE PRODUCT  IS NOT PRESENT AT A CONCENTRATION LEVEL
    ABOVE TLV. CHECK TLV ON THE MSDS & WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. KEEP IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. HIGHLY TOXIC OR
    INFECTIOUS MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEPARATE LOCKED SAFETY
    STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM.
Other Precautions:KEEP LOCKED UP. DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
    IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY
    EQUIPMENT. IF INGESTED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY & SHOW THE
    CONTAINER OR THE L ABEL . AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR. BE SURE TO USE AN
    APPROVED/CERTIFIED RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT. A SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID INHALATION OF THE
    PRODUCT.
Ventilation:USE PORCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, OR OTHER
    ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, FULL SUIT, BOOTS, GLOVES
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT AVAILABLE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUBLIMES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Vapor Density:NOT AVAILA
Spec Gravity:3.6 (WATER=1)
pH:NOT AVAILABLE
Viscosity:NOT AVAILABLE
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER
Appearance and Odor:SOLID (DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS SOLID), GREEN COLOR,
    NO ODOR INFO AVAILABLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE PROVIDE
Corrosion Rate:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT AVAILABLE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT AVAILABLE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY LD50 (RAT) = 157 MG/KG

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. PRODUCTS OF
    BIODEGRADATION: POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS SHORT TERM DEGRADATION PRODUCTS
    ARE NOT LIKELY. HOWEVER, LONG TERM DEGRADATION PRODUCTS MAY ARISE.
    TOXICITY OF THE  BIODEGRADATION PRODUCTS: THE PRODUCTS OF
    DEGRADATION ARE AS TOXIC AS THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
    LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:PSN: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (NICKEL
    CHLORIDE), 6.1, UN3288, III.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICAL NOTIFICATION AND
    RELEASE REPORTING: NICKEL CHLORIDE. CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE:
    NICKEL CHLORIDE.
Federal Regulatory Information:LISTED ON TSCA INVENTORY: NICKEL
    CHLORIDE.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROP 65: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
    A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
    DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. (CA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SEC
    25249.6): NICKEL CHLORIDE . PENNSYLVANIA RTK AND MASSACHUSETTE RTK
    ; NICKEL CHLORIDE.

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