DIAMOND CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO -- NICKELOUS CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-201-1802
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKELOUS CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-201-1802
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DIAMOND CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO
Address:.
City:GARDENA
State:CA
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:804-279-4371  (DOD-HMIS)
Preparer's Name:DOD-HMIS  (DGSC-SSH)
CAGE:1JY40
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DIAMOND CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO
Address:.
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
Country:US
CAGE:1JY40

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:7791-20-0
RTECS #:QR6480000
Fraction by Wt: UNKN
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 (NI)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 (NI); 8990

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION DERMATITIS:NICKEL DUST
    MAY-CAUSE NASAL OR LUNG CANCER IN HUMAN & RESP.IRRIT
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:.

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

First Aid:USE NORMAL FIRST AID PROCEDURES. CONSULT THE DOCTOR IF
    NEEDED.PREVENT EXPOSURE TO ANY OPEN WOUNDS

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT SPECIFIED
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT SPECIFIED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT SPECIFIED

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP THE MATERIAL INTO A CONTAINER.USE
    PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE NORMAL PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING
    CHEMICALS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATIONS
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYES EXPOSURE.DON'T INHALE

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MESA APPROVED RESPIRATORS FOR NICKEL
    SALTS
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PROLONGED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS IS UNDATED.DATA HAS BEEN ENHANCED WHERE NECESSARY BY THE DGSC,HAZ
    MATL SECTION,AS THE INFORMATION WERE NOT GIVEN IN MSDS.TLV FOR
    NICKEL AS METAL IS 1.0MG/CUM NOTE MSDS COPIED FROM ANOTHER MANUFAC
    TURER'S.

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

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:3.55
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:NOT GIVEN.(NICKEL SALTS ARE CRYSTALS,LIGHT GREEN)
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT SPECIFIED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATION

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