SHEPHERD CHEMICAL CO -- NICKEL ACETATE  -- 6810-00N037435
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL ACETATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N037435
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SHEPHERD CHEMICAL CO
Address:4900 BEECH ST
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45212
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-731-1110
Emergency Phone Num:513-731-1110
CAGE:86968
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SHEPHERD CHEMICAL CO
Address:4900 BEECH ST
Box:City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45212-2316
Country:US
CAGE:86968

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL ACETATE
CAS:373-02-4
RTECS #:QR6125000
Fraction by Wt: 23%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL,RAT): 350 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:NO	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT CAUSES EYE IRRITATION AND MAY
    CAUSE SKIN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. NICKEL COMPOUNDS
    HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE EYE IRRITATION, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION AND SKIN SENSIT IZATION. GIDDINESS AND NAUSEA MAY RESULT
    FROM INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL ACETATE: ANTICIPATED TO BE A
    CARCINOGEN (NTP, SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS, SUMMARY 1991)
    .
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMAS, ALLERGIES, SKIN DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP,
    PREF MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL
    PHYS. INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING IMMED BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER
    AND STI CKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL PHYS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH TO AN UNCON PERSON. EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALL PHYS. SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER .

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. COLLECT MATERIAL INTO
    APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS FOR REUSE OR DISPOSAL. MATERIAL MAY ALSO BE
    FLUSHED WITH WATER TO A WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. AVOID
    GENERATING DUST.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN OSHA PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYEWASHES.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED
    TO MINIMIZE DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spec Gravity:1.74 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREEN CRYSTAL, ACETIC ACID ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
    CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS, AT AN APPROVED
    LANDFILL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
    MATERIAL MAY ALSO BE FLUSHED WITH WATER TO A WASTEWATER TREATMENT
    SYSTEM.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.