NICKEL CARBONYL

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H330, H351, H360D, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable Liquids: Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 2 Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1B Environmental Hazards Aquatic Toxicity (Acute): Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic): Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360D May damage the unborn child. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P320 Specific treatment is urgent - see first aid instructions. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

Other hazards

No information provided

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Health Hazards Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 2 Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1B Environmental Hazards Aquatic Toxicity (Acute): Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic): Category 1