Nickel chloride, hexahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H315, H317, H331, H334, H341, H350, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

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

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301: Toxic if swallowed. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P362: Take off contaminated clothing. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: 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.