NICKEL CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE AR

NICKEL CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE AR

Synonyms : Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : NICKEL CHLORIDE AR (hexahydrate)
Catalogue No. : AL3218 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 7791-20-0 EC Number :
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 28273500
Synonyms : Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Acute toxicity (oral),
Category 3
H301
Acute toxicity (inhal.),
Category 3
H331
Skin corrosion/irritation,
Category 2
H315
Sensitisation
Respiratory, category 1
H334
Sensitisation Skin,
category 1
H317
Germ cell mutagenicity,
Category 2
H341
Carcinogenicity
(inhalation) Category 1A
H350i
Reproductive toxicity,
Category 1B
H360
Specific target organ
toxicity Repeated
exposure, Category 1
H372
Hazardous to the aquatic H410
environment Chronic
Hazard, Category 1
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Carc.Cat.1; R49
Muta.Cat.3; R68
Repr.Cat.1; R61
T; R23/25
T; R48/23
R42
Xi; R38
R43
N; R50/53
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS06GHS06 GHS08GHS08 GHS09GHS09
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H301+H331 - Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation
H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P201 - Obtain special instructions before use
P273 - Avoid release to the environment
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection
P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician
P311 - Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/¦
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : NICKEL CHLORIDE (HEXAHYDRATE) AR
CAS No. : 7791-20-0
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/physician. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If
skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see ... on this
label). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific
treatment (see ... on this label).
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/injuries : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes severe
skin burns and eye damage. May cause genetic defects.
Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May
cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer by inhalation.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Toxic if swallowed.
Chronic symptoms : May damage the unborn child.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Emergency procedures Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Clear up rapidly by scoop or vacuum.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Wear respiratory protection Other information : Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid Colour
Colour : Apple green crystalline.
Odour : odourless.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : 4
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 10010 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : No data available
Flash point : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : 1 mm Hg at 6710C
Relative vapour density at 20°C : No data available
Density : 3.55 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: 2.54 @ 200C (kg/L)
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Air contact. Moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Oral: Toxic if swallowed. Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled.
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes skin irritation.
pH: 4
Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
pH: 4
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May
cause an allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity : Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer by inhalation.
Reproductive toxicity : May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Toxic if swallowed.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : Ecology - water : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : NICKEL CHLORIDE (HEXAHYDRATE) AR (7791-20-0) Persistence and degradability May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...
Ecology - waste materials : Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 3288
UN-No. (IMDG) : 3288
UN-No. (IATA) : 3288
UN-No. (ADN) : 3288
UN-No. (RID) : 3288
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 3288, TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 6.1, III ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 3288, TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 6.1, III ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 3288, TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 6.1, III ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 3288, TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 6.1, III ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (RID) : UN 3288, TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 6.1, III ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : III
Packing group (IMDG) : III
Packing group (IATA) : III
Packing group (ADN) : III
Packing group (RID) : III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : Yes
Marine pollutant : Yes
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : T5
Special provision (ADR) : 274
Limited quantities (ADR) : 5kg
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1
Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001
Special packing provisions (ADR) : B3
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T1
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP33
Tank code (ADR) : SGAH, L4BH
Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU15, TE19
Vehicle for tank carriage : AT
Transport category (ADR) : 2
Special provisions for carriage - Bulk
(ADR)
: VC1, VC2, AP7
Special provisions for carriage - Loading,
unloading and handling (ADR)
: CV13, CV28
Special provisions for carriage - Operation
(ADR)
: S9
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 60
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E
EAC code : 2X
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG) : 223, 274
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5 kg
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002, LP02
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08
IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B3
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T1
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-A
Stowage category (IMDG) : A
MFAG-No : 151
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y645
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 10kg
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 670
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 100kg
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 677
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 200kg
Special provision (IATA) : A3, A5
ERG code (IATA) : 6L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : T5
Special provisions (ADN) : 274, 802
Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 kg
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1
Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : T5
Special provision (RID) : 274
Limited quantities (RID) : 5kg
Excepted quantities (RID) : E1
Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001
Special packing provisions (RID) : B3
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T1
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP33
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAH, L4BH
Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU15
Transport category (RID) : 2
Special provisions for carriage – Bulk
(RID)
: VC1, VC2, AP7
Special provisions for carriage – Loading
and unloading (RID)
: CW13, CW28, CW31
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE11
Hazard identification number (RID) : 60
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
NICKEL CHLORIDE (HEXAHYDRATE) AR is not on the REACH Candidate List
NICKEL CHLORIDE (HEXAHYDRATE) AR is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct
contact with the product
The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work
with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases:
Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 3
Acute Tox. 3 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3
Aquatic Chronic 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 1
Carc. 1A Carcinogenicity (inhalation) Category 1A
Muta. 2 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2
Repr. 1B Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B
Resp. Sens. 1 Sensitisation — Respiratory, category 1
Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
Skin Sens. 1 Sensitisation — Skin, category 1
STOT RE 1 Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 1
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350i May cause cancer by inhalation
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
R23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
R38 Irritating to skin
R42 May cause sensitization by inhalation
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R48/23 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
R49 May cause cancer by inhalation
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment
R61 May cause harm to the unborn child
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects
N Dangerous for the environment
T Toxic
Xi Irritant