VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC -- NICKEL SULFATE CRYSTAL  -- 6810-00-281-2684
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL SULFATE CRYSTAL
MSDS Date:06/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2684
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC
Address:6100 CARILLON PT
City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-889-3400
Emergency Phone Num:206-889-3400 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:JEANIE SINCLAIR
CAGE:0STM5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:VOPAK USA INC
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
Box:City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033-7357
Country:US
Phone:425-889-3400/425-889-3617
CAGE:0STM5

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NICKEL SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7786-81-4
RTECS #:QR9350000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG(NI)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG(NI)/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:LEAD  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: <0.001%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: >22.3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9394

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 275MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**POISON** EYES:MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
    DERMATITIS(NICKEL RASH).SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.INGEST:MAY CAUSE
    GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION.CHRONIC:MAY CAUSE NASAL AND LUNG CANCER .POSSIBLE DAMAGE
    TO MALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NTP AND IARC SUGGESTS THAT THERE IS
    EVIDENCE THAT CERTAIN NICKEL COMPOUNDS ARE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:RASH,ITCH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY AND SKIN AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
    EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET
    PROMPT QUALIFIED ME DICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE AND
    RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.SWEEP OR VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN
    ADRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.CLEAN SPILL AREA WITH WATER.AVOID
    DISCHARGE INTO SEWER OR WATERWA YS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.DO NOT INHALE DUST.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
**POISON**

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:2.03
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTAL;EMERALD GREEN.ODOR NOT REPORTED.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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