Nickel Carbonate Powder or Paste

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H317, H332, H334, H341, H350, H361, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Product definition

This product is a light green powder or paste with no odor

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause allergic skin or respiratory reaction. Potential cancer hazard Flammability Hazards: Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire. Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive.

Environmental hazards

Release of the product may cause adverse effects to the aquatic environment. Emergency Recommendations Emergency responders must have personal protective equipment and fire protection appropriate for the situation to which they are responding EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION: This product meets the definition of a hazardous substance or preparation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FLAMMABILITY Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 HEALTH HAZARD (BLUE) 3 Resp. Sensitizer Category 1 Skin Irritation Category 2 FLAMMABILITY HAZARD 0 (RED) 0 Skin Sensitization Category 1 3 REACTIVITY HEALTH (YELLOW) 0 REACTIVITY 0 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Cat 2 HAZARD Carcinogenicity Category 1 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT -- Reproductive Toxicity Category 1 EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated SEE SECTION 8 Exposure Category 1 For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications OTHER Aquatic Acute Category 1 Aquatic Chronic Category 1 Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate SIGNAL WORD: DANGER 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard HAZARD STATEMENT: H302 Harmful if swallowed H332 Harmful if inhaled H315 Causes skin irritation H334 May cause allergy or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H400 Very toxic to aquatic life H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects PREVENTION STATEMENT: P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breath dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. RESPONSE STATEMENT: P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P321 Specific Treatment (See Section 4 of this SDS). P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P333 + P313 IF skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P391 Collect spillage. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P362+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. STORAGE STATEMENT: P405 Store locked up. DISPOSAL STATEMENT

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed H332 Harmful if inhaled H315 Causes skin irritation H334 May cause allergy or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure 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. P260 Do not breath dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Response

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P321 Specific Treatment (See Section 4 of this SDS). P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P333 + P313 IF skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P391 Collect spillage. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P362+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE ACUTE Inhalation Can cause headaches, dizziness, and difficult breathing. Finer dust particulates may irritate the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, sore throat, and shortness of breath. Inhalation of nickel and nickel compounds is associated with nasal and lung damage and cancer. Ingestion May cause irritation to the gastro-intestinal tract. Large oral dose may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Skin Contact Causes irritation, redness, pain. May cause allergic dermatitis. Nickel is a contact allergen and sensitizer. Eye Contact Causes irritation, redness, and pain CHRONIC: Prolonged exposure to excessive concentrations of dust may cause chronic pulmonary disorders. Nickel and certain nickel compounds are considered carcinogenic and noted for producing nasal and lung cancer.