MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(978) 462-3191
Manufacturer: Strem Chemicals, Inc. STREM CUSTOMER SERVICE:
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CHEMTREC (EMERGENCY ONLY):
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SECTION 1 Product Identification
CHEMICAL NAME: Nickel (II) cyclohexanebutyrate (AAS)
PRODUCT NUMBER: 93-2813
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER: 3906-55-6
FORMULA: Ni[OOC(CH2)3C6H11]2
EINECS NUMBER: 223-463-2
CHEMICAL FAMILY: metal carboxylate
SYNONYM: 4-cyclohexylbutyric acid, nickel salt
SECTION 2 Composition and Information on Ingredients
CAS# OSHA (PEL)
INGREDIENT: % ACGIH (TWA)
1mg/m3
Title Compound 3906-55-6 100 0.2mg/m3
(as Ni - insol)
(as Ni - insol)
SECTION 3 Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact. May cause
cancer.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Ingestion, Inhalation of dust.
EYE CONTACT: May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. Prolonged contact with nickel salts may lead to dermatitis.
INHALATION: Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
INGESTION: Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS: May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: Prolonged exposure to nickel and nickel compounds may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May
cause cancer.
NTP: Yes IARC: Yes OSHA: No
SECTION 4 First Aid Measures
EYE EXPOSURE: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN EXPOSURE: Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
assistance if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in
breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
INGESTION: Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious).
SECTION 5 Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT: not applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: none
EXPLOSION LIMITS: none
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive
pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6 Accidental Release Measures
SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7 Handling and Storage
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a sealed container. Keep away from heat and moisture.
SECTION 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
EYE PROTECTION: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
VENTILATION: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
RESPIRATOR: If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
COLOR AND FORM: green to blue xtl.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 397.2
MELTING POINT (癈): none
BOILING POINT (癈): no data
VAPOR PRESSURE: not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: no data
ODOR: none
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: insoluble
SECTION 10 Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY: air and moisture stable solid
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: no hazardous polymerization
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: none
INCOMPATIBILITY: oxidizing agents
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates.
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SECTION 11 Toxicological Information
RTECS DATA: No information available on title compound. For hexane--Standard Draize Test(rabbit); 10mg (mild). Inhalation
(human); TCLo: 190ppm/8W. Oral (rat); LD50: 28710mg/kg. Inhalation (rat); LC50: 48000ppm/4H. Intraperitoneal (rat); LDLo:
9100mg/kg. Intravenous (mouse); LDLo:831mg/kg. Inhalation (rat); TCLo: 2000ppm/12H/24W-I. TDLo: 38g/Kg oral (mouse)
fetotoxicity; TcLo: 10,000 ppm/7H Inhal (rat) reproductive, behavioral, newborn; TcLo: 1000 ppm/6H Inhal (rat) reproductive, newborn,
wt. loss; TcLo: 5000 ppm/20H Inhal (rat) reproductive, newborn, wt. loss, fetotoxicity
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Carcinogen (as Ni)
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: No data available
TETRATOGENIC EFFECTS: No data available
SECTION 12 Ecological Information
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No information available
SECTION 13 Disposal Considerations
DISPOSAL: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14 Transportation Information
SHIPPING NAME (CFR): Non-hazardous
HAZARD CLASS (CFR): NA
ADDITIONAL HAZARD CLASS (CFR): NA
PACKING GROUP (CFR): NA
UN ID NUMBER (CFR): NA
SHIPPING NAME (IATA): Non-hazardous
HAZARD CLASS (IATA): NA
ADDITIONAL HAZARD CLASS (IATA): NA
PACKING GROUP (IATA): NA
UN ID NUMBER (IATA): NA
SECTION 15 Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (TITLE 313): Title compound: See Category Code N495 for reporting.
SECOND INGREDIENT: none
THIRD INGREDIENT: none
SECTION 16 Other Information
DISCLAIMER: The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals,
Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any
use of the product based on this information.
PREPARATION DATE: 12/28/00
REVISION DATE: 06/07/04
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