J T BAKER INC -- NICKELOUS SULFATE 6-HYDRATE  -- 6810-00F000233
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKELOUS SULFATE 6-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F000233
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL SULFATE HEXAHYDRATE (HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC & NTP)
    *94-3*
CAS:10101-97-0
RTECS #:QR9600000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN: IRRITATION. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS. EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: NAUSEA & VOMITING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. SKIN: IRRITATION. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.
    EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: NAUSEA & VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, SINUS PROBLEMS,
    PULMONARY DISEASE.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR  15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. USE WATER TO COOL
    EXPOSED CONTAINERS/REMOVE W/O RISK FROM AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN
    EXPOSED TO HEAT. DECOMPOSES AT MELTING POINT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
    CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN/DRY CONTAINER W/CLEAN SHOVEL &
    COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN SECURE POISON AREA. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:A RESPIRATOR W/DUST/MIST FILTER IS RECOMMENDED.
    SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
    EXCEEDS TLV.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
N/K					     .

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1558F
Spec Gravity:2.07
Solubility in Water:>10%
Appearance and Odor:BLUE TO BLUE-GREEN CRYSTALS W/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, SULFUR DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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