Nickel (II) nitrate hexahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302+H332, H315, H317, H318, H334, H341, H350i, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer 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 H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

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 P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 P330 - Rinse mouth P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1