NN0259 Nano Nickel Powder (Ni) (CAS No. 7440-02-0)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Nickel Nanoparticles

CAS #: 7440-02-0

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

GHS02 Flame

Flam. Sol. 2 H228 Flammable solid.

GHS08 Health hazard

Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys and the liver through prolonged or

repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalative.

GHS07

Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC

T; Toxic

R48/23: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.

Xn; Harmful

R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

Xi; Sensitizing

R43: May cause sensitization by skin contact.

F; Highly flammable

R11: Highly flammable.

R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquaticenvironment.

Carc. Cat. 3

Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:

N/A

Hazards not otherwise classified

No data available.

Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

The substance is classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation.

Hazard pictograms

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

H372 Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys and the liver through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Route of exposure: Inhalative.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

WHMIS classification

B4 - Flammable solid

D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

1

3

1

Health (acute effects) = 1

Flammability = 3

Physical Hazard = 1

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:

PBT: N/A.

vPvB: N/A.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:7440-02-0 Nickel

Identification number(s):

EC number: 231-111-4

Index number: 028-002-01-4

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:

Supply fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No information available.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing media

Carbon dioxide

Water

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Nickel oxides

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Keep away from ignition sources

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.Methods and material for containment and cleanup:

Keep away from ignition sources.

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards:

Keep away from ignition sources.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

Store in a cool location.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from oxidizing agents.

Store away from halogens.

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Specific end use(s)

No information available.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

7440-02-0 Nickel (100.0%)

PEL (USA) Long-term value: 1 mg/m³

REL (USA) Long-term value: 0.015 mg/m³ as Ni; See Pocket Guide App. A

TLV (USA) Long-term value: 1.5* mg/m³ elemental, *inhalable fraction

EL (Canada) Long-term value: 0.05 mg/m³ as Ni; ACIGH A1, IARC 1

EV (Canada) Long-term value: 1* 0.2** 0.1*** mg/m³ inh.;*metal;**insol. compds.;***soluble compds.

Additional information: No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical general protective and industrial hygiene measures for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Breathing equipment:

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Recommended filter device for short term use:

Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.

Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only

use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

Protection of hands: Impervious gloves

Inspect gloves prior to use.

Suitability of gloves should be determined both by material and quality, the latter of which may vary by

manufacturer.

Material of gloves

Nitrile rubber, NBR

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes)

480

Glove thickness

0.11 mm

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Powder or flakes

Color: Silver gray

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A.

Melting point/range: 1455 °C (2651 °F)

Boiling point/range: 2732 °C (4950 °F)

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available.

Flammability (solid, gas): Highly flammable.

Ignition temperature: No data available.

Decomposition temperature: No data available.

Auto igniting: No data available.

Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available.

Upper: No data available.

Vapor pressure: N/A.

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 8.908 g/cm³ (74.337 lbs/gal)

Relative density: No data available.

Vapor density: N/A.

Evaporation rate: N/A.

Solubility in Water (H

2

O): Insoluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A.

Kinematic: N/A.

Other information

No information available.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

No data available.

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known

Conditions to avoid

No information available.

Incompatible materials:

Halogens

Hazardous decomposition products:

Nickel oxides

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this

substance.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data

Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation

Eye irritation or corrosion: Irritating effect.

Sensitization: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Germ cell mutagenicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains mutation data for this

substance.

Carcinogenicity: Suspected of causing cancer.

IARC-2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans: limited evidence in humans in the absence of sufficient

evidence in experimental animals.

NTP-R: Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen: limited evidence from studies in humans or

sufficient evidence from studies in experimental animals.

ACGIH A5: Not suspected as a human carcinogen: Not suspected as a human carcinogen on the

basis of properly conducted epidemiologic studies in humans.

Studies have sufficiently long follow-up, reliable exposure histories, sufficiently high dose, and

adequate statistical power to conclude that exposure to the agent does not convey a significant risk of

cancer to humans. Evidence suggesting a lack of carcinogenicity in experimental animals will be

considered if it is supported by other relevant data.

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or

carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.

Reproductive toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for this

substance.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:

Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys and the liver through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route

of exposure: Inhalative.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: N/A

Aspiration hazard: N/ASubacute to chronic toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for

this substance.

Additional toxicological information:

To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.

Carcinogenic categories

OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)

Substance is not listed.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity:

No information available.

Persistence and degradability:

No information available.

Bioaccumulative potential:

No information available.

Mobility in soil:

No information available.

Ecotoxical effects:

Remark:

Harmful to aquatic organisms

Additional ecological information:

General notes:

Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Harmful to aquatic organisms

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:

PBT: N/A.

vPvB: N/A.

Other adverse effects

No information available.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation:

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATAUN3089

UN proper shipping name

DOT

RQ Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s. (Nickel powder)

IMDG, IATA

METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Nickel powder)

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class

4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.

Label

4.1

Class

4.1 (F3) Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives

Label

4.1

IMDG, IATA

Class

4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.

Label

4.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

II

Environmental hazards:

N/A.

Special precautions for user

Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives

EMS Number:

F-G,S-G

Segregation groups

Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic compounds), powdered metals

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

N/A.

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Hazardous substance:

100 lbs, 45.4 kg

Marine Pollutant (DOT):

No

UN "Model Regulation":

UN3089, Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s. (Nickel powder), 4.1, II

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)

7440-02-0 Nickel

California Proposition 65Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer

7440-02-0 Nickel

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male

Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)

Substance is not listed.

REACH - Pre-registered substances

Substance is listed.

Chemical safety assessment:

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.