Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-02-0
Name of the chemical
Nickel
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
6.2
Revision date
2026-07-14
Product name
Raney -Nickel
CAS No.
7440-02-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H317, H351, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- Category 1 icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
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. P222 Do not allow contact with air. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Pyrophoric liquids : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 1 icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation)
