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EC/CAS
7440-02-0
Name of the chemical
Nickel
Concentration
85-93
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-31
Product name
Sponge Nickel, A-5000, nonpromoted
CAS No.
7440-02-0
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H261, H317, H351, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Suspension No information available Odorless Emergency Overview In contact with water releases flammable gas. Suspected of causing cancer. Flammable solid. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Label Elements Contains Nickel/Aluminium alloy
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves
Response
P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
In contact with water releases flammable gas. Combustible material.
Health hazards
Suspected of causing cancer. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. Do not allow evaporation to dryness; Hydrogen gas. Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids. Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)