Safety data sheet
According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
MERCK
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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Catalogue No.: 106717
Product name: Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate GR

Manufacturer/supplier identification
Company: Merck Ltd.
9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel: (662) 308 - 0218

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2. Composition/information on ingredients
CAS-No.: 7791-20-0 EC-Index-No.: -
Molar mass: 237.71 EINECS-No.: 231-743-0
Molecular formula: NiCl2*6H2O

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3. Hazards identification
Toxic if swallowed. May cause sensitization by skin contact.

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4. First aid measures
After inhalation: fresh air. Summon doctor.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open.
After swallowing: make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Immediately summon doctor. Raw eggs mixed into milk.

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5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.

Special risks:
none

Other information:
Non-combustible.

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6. Accidental release measures
Procedures for cleaning / absorption:
Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.

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7. Handling and storage
Handling:
No further requirements.

Storage:
Tightly closed. Dry. In a well-ventilated place. Accessible only for authorized persons. At +15°C to +25°C.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection: required when dusts are generated.
Eye protection: required
Hand protection: required
Industrial hygiene: Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

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9. Physical and chemical properties
Form: solid
Colour: green
Odour: odourless
pH value
at 100 g/l water (20 °C) »ÃÐÁÒ³ 4.9
Melting temperature 140 °C (release of crystalline water)
Boiling temperature not available
Ignition temperature not available
Flash point not available
Explosion limits lower not available
upper not available
Solubility in water (20 °C) 2540 g/l
water (100 °C) 5990 g/l

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10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to be avoided
no information available

Substances to be avoided
strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products
no information available

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11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat): 105 mg/kg (unhydrous substance)

Further toxicological information
The following applies to soluble nickel compounds in general: inorganic nickel has an adstringent effect on mucous membranes. Sensitization with allergic manifestations is possible in predisposed persons. In some cases nickel dermatitis may manifest itself. Depending on the water-solubility, nickel and its compounds display a more or less distinct carcinogenicity, with the readily soluble nickel compounds obviously entailing the lesser risk.

Further data
Further hazardous properties cannot be excluded.

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12. Ecological information
Ecotoxic effects:
The following applies to nickel salts in general: biological effects: dissolved Ni toxic for aquatic organisms. Fish: L. idus LC50: 570 mg/l; lethal concentration for fish 1 mg/l in soft water; in hard water P. promelas LD50 27 mg/l; bacteria: Ps. putida toxic from 0.0025 mg/l up; algae: Sc. quadricauda toxic from 1.3 mg/l up; M. aeruginosa toxic from 0.005 mg/l up; protozoa: E. sulcatum toxic from 0.14 mg/l up; U. parduczi toxic from 0.042 mg/l up; arthropods: D. magna LC50: 11 mg/l (all values referring to dissolved Ni).

Further ecologic data:
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil!

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13. Disposal considerations
Product:
There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste.

Packaging:
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled.

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14. Transport information
Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany)
GGVS/GGVE class: 6.1 Number and letter: 65c
ADR/RID class: 6.1 Number and letter: 65c
Name of material: 3288 GIFTIGER ANORGANISCHER FESTER STOFF,N.A.G.(NICKEL(II)-CHLOR IDE-HEXAHYDRAT)

River transport ADN/ADNR
not examined

Sea transport IMDG
IMDG class: 6.1 UN-No.: 3288 Packaging group: III
Ems: 6.1-04 MFAG: 4.2
Correct technical name: TOXIC SOLID,INORGANIC,N.O.S.(NICKEL(II)-CHLORIDE-HEXAHYDRATE)

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR
ICAO/IATA class: 6.1 UN/ID-No.: 3288 Packaging group: III
Correct technical name: TOXIC SOLID,INORGANIC,N.O.S.(NICKEL(II)-CHLORIDE-HEXAHYDRATE)

The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered.

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15. Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol: T Toxic immediately and show this container or label.
R-phrases: R 25-43 Toxic if swallowed. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
S-phrases: S 24-37-45 Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
EC-No.: 231-743-0 EC label

German regulations
Water pollution class 2 (polluting substance)

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16. Other information
Reason for alteration
Change in labelling.

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