NICKEL(II) BROMIDE ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER COMPLEX

Synonym:Nickelous bromide, dimethoxyethane adduct

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title compound28923-39-9100%0.1mg/m3 (as Ni)1mg/m3 (as Ni)

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion of nickel salts may cause intestinal disorders, convulsions and asphyxia. Irritating
Emergency Overview:
to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause cancer and heritable genetic damage.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation of dust
Eye Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. Prolonged exposure to nickel salts may lead to dermatitis.
Inhalation:Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by inhalation.
Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness
Ingestion:
and convulsions.
Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause intestinal disorders, convulsions,
Acute Health Affects:
asphyxia, sensitization dermatitis, allergic asthma and pneumonitis.
Prolonged exposure to nickel and nickel compounds may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May cause
Chronic Health Affects:
cancer and heritable genetic damage. Dimethoxyethane may be a teratogen.
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 water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
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.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up. Avoid raising dust.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store the material in a tightly sealed container away from moisture. Handle in a fume hood under a dry
Handling and Storage:
atmosphere of argon or nitrogen. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere may degrade the product.

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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 protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation:Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: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:peach powder
Molecular Weight:308.62
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:soluble

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:contact with moisture
Incompatibility:active metals and chlorine
Decomposition Products:Nickel oxybromide, hydrogen bromide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes

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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
Tetratogenic Effects:no data

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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):Toxic solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR):6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):III
UN ID Number (CFR):UN# 3288
Shipping Name (IATA):Toxic solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA):6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):III
UN ID Number (IATA):UN# 3288

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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