41749-92-2

Synonym:Dipivaloylmethane, nickel complex

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound41749-92-2100%0.2mg/m31mg/m3

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. 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 Affects:May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Long term exposure to nickel and nickel compounds may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May cause
Chronic Health Affects:
cancer.
NTP:Yes
IARC:Yes
OSHA:No

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
Skin Exposure:
assistance if irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
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).

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. If container is left open, salt may adsorb moisture from the
Handling and Storage:
atmosphere.

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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.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:purple xtl.
Molecular Weight:425.23
Melting Point:223-225°
Boiling Point:subl. 90°-110°C /0.1mm
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:Insoluble

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:hygroscopic 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 in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects:Carcinogen (as Ni)
Mutagenic Effects:No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:No data available

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:No information available

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):NA
UN ID Number (CFR):NA
Shipping Name (IATA):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):NA
UN ID Number (IATA):NA

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound: See Category Code N495 for reporting
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A