Nickel Nitrate Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 543
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Nickel Nitrate
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Oxidizing solids (Category 3). May intensify fire; oxidizer (H272). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210). Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral and inhalation (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed or inhaled (H302+332). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270). Avoid breathing dust and fumes (P261). Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 2). Causes skin irritation (H315). Hazard class: Sensitization, skin and respiratory tract (Category 1). May cause an allergic skin reaction, allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H317+H334). Avoid breathing dust or fumes (P261). Hazard class: Serious eye damage or irritation (Category 1). Causes serious eye damage (H318). Hazard class: Reproductive toxicity (Category 1). May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281). Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 1). Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Nickel nitrate hexahydrate
Synonyms: Nickel(II) nitrate; Nickelous nitrate; Nickel dinitrate
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13478-00-7 |
Ni(NO3)2•6H2O |
290.82 |
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Call a POISON CENTER or physician (P311). If inhaled:If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air. Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P341). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes (P351). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P301+P330+P312).
Nonflammable solid. Strong oxidizer. Dangerous fire risk when in contact with combustible materials. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #3. Store with amides, nitrates, nitrites and azides. Deliquescent. Store in a cool, dry place within a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag. Keep away from combustible materials (P220). Take any precautions to avoid mixing with combustibles (P221). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Contaminated clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace (P272). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection (P285). Exposure guidelines: PEL 1 mg/m3 (OSHA), 0.1 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) (ACGIH)
Green crystals. Odorless. Soluble: Water, alcohol, and ammonium hydroxide
Boiling point: 136.7 °C Melting point: 55 °C Specific gravity: 2.065
Avoid contact with strong reducers and strong acids. Shelf life: Poor, deliquescent. See Section 7 for further information.
Acute effects: Sensitizer, irritant Chronic effects: Known carcinogen by dust inhalation. Target organs: Lungs
ORL-RAT LD50: 1620 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27f is one option.
Shipping name: Nickel Nitrate. Hazard class: 5.1, Oxidizer. UN number: UN2725.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (236-068-5 ), RCRA code D001.
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