FIDELITY CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CORP -- NICKEL CHLORIDE SOLUTION  -- 6850-00N033548
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL CHLORIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:07/28/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N033548
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FIDELITY CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CORP
Address:470 FRELINGHUYSEN AVE
City:NEWARK
State:NJ
ZIP:07114
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-242-4110
Emergency Phone Num:201-242-4110
Preparer's Name:KASHI BANERJEE
CAGE:07653
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FIDELITY CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CORP
Address:470 FRELINGHUYSEN AVE
Box:City:NEWARK
State:NJ
ZIP:07114
Country:US
Phone:973-242-4110
CAGE:07653
Company Name:FIEBING CO INC
Address:516 S 2ND ST
Box:04125
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53204-1613
Country:US
Phone:414-271-5011
CAGE:98857

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7718-54-9
RTECS #:QR6475000
Fraction by Wt: 13.5%
OSHA PEL:1 MG NI/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF MIST/VAPOR CAN CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN CONTACT MAY BE
    IRRITATING AND CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC DERMATITIS ("NICKEL ITCH")
    CHARACTERIZED BY ITCHING AND SKIN ERUPTIONS.  EYE CONTACT WITH
    SOLUTION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION CAN CAUSE GIDDINESS,
    NAUSEA AND VOMITING. (EFTS OF OVEREXPOS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL CMPD:GROUP 2B (IARC), ANTICIPATED
    TO BE A CARCINOGEN (NTP)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:ACUTE:EYE:CAUSES IRRITATION.
    SKIN:CAUSES IRRITATION. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT CAUSES
    DERMATITIS. INHAL:CAUSES IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    INGEST:CAUSES DAMAGE TO GASTROINTESTI NAL TRACT. CHRONIC:UNKNOWN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, INCLUDING UNDER
    EYELIDS. CONTACT MD IMMED. SKIN:THOROUGHLY WASH CONTAMINATED AREA
    W/MILD SOAP AND WATER. PREVENT FURTHER CONTACT. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTH ING UNDER SHOWER. CONTACT MD AS SOON ASPOSSIBLE. INHAL:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT MD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. INGEST:GIVE VICTIM
    LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER/MILK TO DRINK. CONTACT MD AS SOON AS
    POSSIBLE.

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

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FUMES AND VAPORS MAY DEVELOP WHEN
    MATERIAL IS HEATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE SPILLED MATERIAL WITH SAND, CRUSHED
    LIMESTONE, SODA ASH OR ANY OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT. PUT
    MATERIAL IN A POLY LINED DRUM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:BEFORE MOVING DRUM BE SURE CLOSURES
    ARE SECURLY FASTENED. KEEP AWAY FROM CYANIDES, WATER REACTIVE
    MATERIAL, WATER SOURCES AND SEWERS.
Other Precautions:KEEP DRUM UPRIGHT.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS
    ADEQUATE. AIR VELOCITY SHOULD BE 100 LPM.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPRENE OR PVC APRON, HARD HAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP DRUM CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Spec Gravity:1.34 (H*2O = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR GREEN LIQUID WITH SLIGHT ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CYANIDES AND WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE NI*O
    AND HCL

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR
    DISPOSAL.

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