Material Safety Data Sheet-Nickel Plus ®
Section 1.
Chemical Product and Company Information
Product Name: Nickel Plus ®
Prepared: August 27, 2004- Revised 4/12/07
Manufacturer: Nipan LLC
P.O. Box 5611
Valdosta, GA USA 31603
General Phone: 229-242-2965
Company Emergency Phone: 229-460-5922
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
EPA Registration Number: None
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Active Ingredient (AI):
Nickel lignosulfonate
5.4%, derived from Nickel Sulfate
CAS # 7786-81-4
Inert Ingredients......
.86.6%
Total Nitrogen as Urea 5.0%
Sulfur
3.0%
Water
86.6%
Section 3. Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: Opaque, brown, odorless
liquid; causes eye and skin irritation.
Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Heating
to temperatures above 212 degrees Fahrenheit can lead to rapid pressure buildup.
POTENTIAL HEALTH
EFFECTS
Primary Routes of Entry: Eyes, mouth, lungs, skin
Eye Contact: May cause irritation,
redness, and tearing.
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation with redness, pain and allergic reaction
based on toxicity studies and human experience.
Skin absorption: Not known to be well absorbed through
the skin. Exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed
Ingestion: Minute amounts
swallowed incidental to normal handling operations are not likely to cause serious injury.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of spray mist may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Cancer Information: Listed as a carcinogen
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eyes: Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with
a gentle stream of water for 15 minutes. See an eye doctor immediately.
Skin: Wash with copious
water. Remove contaminated clothing immediately to avoid further skin exposure. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately.
Note To Physician: N/E.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flashpoint and Method: Nonflammable
Flammable
Limits: Nonflammable
Extinguishing Media: Nonflammable, use water spray, fog, foam, or CO2; foam preferred.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/E
Fire-Fighting Equipment: Do not get material
on skin or clothing. Avoid inhalation of fumes or mists. Stay upwind, out of low areas, and ventilate closed spaces
before entering. Cool containers from the side with water until fire is out. Use water spray to reduce any vapor;
do not put water directly on leak or spill area. .
NOTE: During fire conditions, product may evolve oxides of
nickel and sulfur.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Action To Take For
Spills: Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection and appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning spills.
Do not get product on skin or clothing. Stop leak if possible without high risk. Dike area or spill to avoid spreading.
Isolate and post spill area. Keep animals and unprotected persons out of spill area. Sweep up small spills with material
such as Hazorb, Zorball, or soil. Thoroughly wash body areas that are exposed to the product. Contain spills to
keep out of sewers or streams. For larger spills, consult Nipan LLC or CHEMTREC.
Section
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Mechanical handling can cause leaks and spills. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water after handling. Avoid getting into eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Do not
take internally. Use only with adequate ventilation. Emptied containers retain vapor and product residue-Observe
all label safeguards until container is cleaned, reconditioned, or destroyed. Keep container tightly closed and upright.
Storage: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed storage or disposal areas. Store in cool, dry place away from acids
and other incompatible material. Under normal handling and storage conditions, avoid heating above 158 deg. F (70 deg.C).
Store in original containers. Material is temperature sensitive. Store above 50 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid product
crystallization.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below exposure guidelines.
Exposure Guidelines: Nickel Plus: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists PEL is 1.0 mg/m3 as Ni.
OSHA PEL is 0.1 mg/m3 as Ni.
Eye/Face Protection: Use splash protective safety glasses.
Skin Protection: All handlers must wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes and socks.
Wash the outside of gloves before removing. Users should remove clothing immediately if product gets inside. Keep and wash
personal protective clothing (and any other clothing worn while handling chemical) separate from other laundry. Personal protective
equipment required for early entry permitted under the Worker Protection Standard is coveralls, waterproof gloves, and shoes
and socks.
Respiratory Protection: Atmospheric levels of the chemical vapor should be maintained
below the exposure guidelines. When respiratory protection is required for certain operations, wear a National Institute
for Occupational Safety (NIOSH) approved air-purifying respirator. Mixers and loaders must wear a mist-filtering respirator
with NIOSH-approval.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Appearance
Vapor Pressure: NA
Specific Gravity (SG) (H2O = 1): 1.31
Solubility in Water: Miscible
pH: 6.5 - 6.8
Boiling Point: 215 Deg. F
Vapor Density: NA
Freezing Point: Approx. 28 Deg. F
Odor: Essentially odorless
Appearance:
Opaque, dark brown liquid
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable under recommended usage and storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with incompatible
materials such as acids. Keep temperature above 50 deg. F. when possible.
Incompatibility with
Other Materials: Acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of nickel and sulfur upon thermal
decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11.
Toxicological Information
ACUTE STUDIES
Eyes: Causes irritation to the eyes and surrounding
areas.
Skin Contact: Short, single exposures may cause skin irritation/allergic dermatitis.
May cause sensitization or allergic reaction resulting in "nickel itch" or chronic eczema.
Skin Absorption: A single moderate exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through the skin in harmful
amounts.
Ingestion: Nickel sulfate is harmful and will cause gastro-intestinal disorders. Product
is considered moderately toxic by ingestion.
Inhalation: Not supplied as a powder or dust.
Not vapor or fume inducing at recommended application temperatures. When sprayed respirator use is required.
Sensitization: May cause sensitization as noted above leading to "nickel itch" and acute and/or chronic eczema.
CHRONIC STUDIES
Chronic Toxicity: NIOSH has concluded that some nickel compounds
are suspected carcinogens. Nickel and certain nickel compounds are listed as carcinogens by the National Toxicology
Program (NTP) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The Occupational Health and Safety Administration
(OSHA) regulates nickel and specific nickel compounds as carcinogens.
Carcinogenicity: NIOSH has concluded
that some nickel compounds are suspected carcinogens (neoplasms in rats via implantation). Nickel and certain nickel
compounds are listed as carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC). The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulates nickel and specific nickel compounds
as carcinogens.
Section 12. Disposal Considerations
Disposal Method: Open burning
or dumping of this material or its packaging is prohibited. Wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess product, spray mixture,
rinseate, or other product waste is a violation of federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to
label directions, contact your state chemical or environmental control agency.
Section 13.
Transport Information
DOT UN Identification No: UN3082
DOT Hazard Class: 9
Proper Shipping Name:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S. (CONTAINS NICKEL SULFATE), 9, UN3082,
PGIII, RQ
Section 14. Regulatory Information
Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization
Act (SARA) Hazard Category: This product has been reviewed according to EPA "Hazard Categories" promulgated under
Sections 302, 311, 312 and 313 of SARA 1986 (SARA Title III), and is categorized as a Toxic Chemical (Nickel Sulfate
7786-81-4 < 30% wt.). It is classified as both an Immediate (Acute) Health and Delayed (Chronic) Health hazard.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): Exempt
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: This product is a "hazardous chemical"
as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Ratings:
0 = least; 1 = slight; 2 = moderate; 3 = high; 4 = extreme
Category Rating
Health 2
Flammability 0
Reactivity
0
Section 15. Other Information
Product Registration: This
product has a Reportable Quantity (RQ) of 100 lbs. (45.4 Kg.). registered under EPA/FIFRA regulations.
Reason For Issue: New Product Release
Supersede Date: NA
Responsibility
for MSDS:
NIPAN LLC
Registration and Regulatory Affairs
P.O. Box 5611
Valdosta, GA USA 31601
NA = Not Applicable; N/E= Not Established
