General Information
Revision date
2002-06-04
Product name
FLEXIBLE DIAMOND SHEET NICKEL BONDED, ALL CONVERSIONS
Emergency telephone
Call during regular office hours
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
KGS Diamond International
Section 2
Hazard statements
Nickel is a category 3 Carcinogen Possible risk of irreversible side effects. R40 May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R43 Do not breathe dust. S22 Wear suitable protective clothing. S36 INFORMATION RELEVANT TO PARTICULAR DANGERS FOR MAN & ENVIRONMENT: When used as directed and intended it is not expected that exposure of a hazardous nature at ambient temperature will be created. As supplied this product cannot be inhaled. User operations may however generate inhalable dusts. 4) FIRST AID MEASURES: GENERAL INFORMATION: If irritation or other symptoms occur see a Doctor and present this MSDS AFTER INHALATION: No specific first aid required. AFTER SKIN CONTACT: Wash thoroughly with water. For rashes seek medical advice and present this MSDS. AFTER EYE CONTACT: Treat as any foreign particulate matter AFTER INGESTION: No problems recognised. Nickel metal has a low oral toxicity. 5) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING AGENTS: Water, dry chemicals, air foams. UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS: Carbon dioxide is not generally recommended as a lack of cooling capacity may result in reignition. SPECIAL HAZARDS CAUSED: BY THE MATERIAL: All optional backings can burn. Irritating or toxic substances may be emitted upon combustion, burning or decomposition. SELF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus equipped with full facepiece and operating at positive pressure mode and protective clothing. Personnel not wearing suitable respiratory protection must leave the area to prevent significant exposure to irritant causes from combustion, burning or decomposition. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None