Nickel(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H315, H317, H318, H334, H341, H350i, H360, H372

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Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form solid Color blue green Odor odourless Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Skin irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation, Category 1 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2 Carcinogenicity, Category 1A, Inhalation Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer by inhalation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat. Keep/ Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity NTP Nickel (II) nitrate-6-hydrate 13478-00-7 Known carcinogen IARC Nickel (II) nitrate-6-hydrate 13478-00-7 Group 1 Carcinogenic to humans

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids, Category 2 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Skin irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation, Category 1 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2 Carcinogenicity, Category 1A, Inhalation Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements