Nickel Anti-seize Compound

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW- May cause mechanical eye irritation. Avoid eye contact. CAUTION: May cause skin irritation in contact with open wounds. May cause skin sensitization upon prolonged or repeated skin contact. Avoid skin contact.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause mechanical eye irritation. Skin Contact: May cause slight skin irritation. Avoid contact with open wounds. Inhalation: Not expected to a route of exposure under normal industrial use conditions, unless used at high temperatures where the grease will burn off. Fumes may cause irritation. Ingestion: Not expected to be route of entry under normal industrial use conditions. Not expected to cause acute reaction. Carcinogenic Effects: Contains nickel. Nickel powder and nickel oxide have been shown to Cause tumors at the site of injection in rodents. However, studies of nickel containing prostheses do not suggest a significant risk to humans. Prolonged and repeated skin contact with metallic nickel can cause nickel sensitivity resulting in allergic skin rashes. IARC has concluded that nickel and certain nickel compounds were probable human carcinogens. IARC could not state with any certainty which forms of nickel are probable carcinogens. Epidemiological studies of workers exposed to dust and fume, generated in the production of nickel alloys, and of stainless steel, have not indicated the presence of a significant respiratory cancer hazard. Target Organ Effects: No data available.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Exposure: No data available.