Nickel(II) Nitrate Hexahydrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Oxidizing solids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : 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 - : Category 1 (Lungs) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if in- haled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.