Nickel(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H302+H332, H315, H317, H318, H332, H334, H360, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): 2.233 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA HCS Classification

Oxidizing solids (Category 3), H272 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Respiratory sensitisation (Category 1), H334 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H360 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 1), H372 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin 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. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

none