NICKEL NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H315, H317, H318, H332, H334, H341, H350, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 3 1 = Low Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 3 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Carcinogenicity Category 1B, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2, Oxidizing [1] Solid Category 3, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 1, Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1, Skin Sensitizer Category 1, Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H350 May cause cancer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets for extinction.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.