NICKEL CHLORIDE

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 3 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. Repeated Exposure (Inhalation - dust) Target Organs 1.Lung Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 100 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 100 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

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Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: