

SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Nickel
Product Number : GF11019697
Brand : Aldrich
REACH No. : A registration number is not available for this substance as the
substance or its uses are exempted from registration, the
annual tonnage does not require a registration or the
registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline.
CAS-No. : 7440-02-0
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1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
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1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Mastermix GmbH
Alfred-Klingele-Str. 27-29
D-73630 Remshalden GERMANY
Telephone : +49- 7151- 97 90 3 25
Fax : +49- 7151-97 90 3 53
E-mail address : safety@mastermix.ag
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1.4 Emergency telephone
Emergency Phone # : +49 (0) 172 / 710 11 660
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317
Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1), H372
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram
Signal Word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statement(s)
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and
understood.
P260 Do not breathe dust.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/
face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Supplemental Hazard
Statements. none
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB)
at levels of 0.1% or higher.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Molecular weight : 58,69 g/mol
CAS-No. : 7440-02-0

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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SECTION 2: Hazards identification
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
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If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Consult a physician.
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In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
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If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
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4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2)
and/or in section 11
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4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing
agents are given.
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5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Nature of decomposition products not known. Not combustible.
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5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus.
Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable
protective clothing.
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5.4 Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing
water from contaminating surface
water or the ground water system.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all
circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the
danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
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6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Avoid generation of dusts.
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6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection.
Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
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7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible
only to qualified or authorized persons.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1D: Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous
materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data
sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing
with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in
EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves
(e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the
following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying
standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended
Filter type: Filter type P3
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The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of
respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of
the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
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a) Physical state solid
b) Color No data available
c) Odor No data available
d) Melting No data available
point/freezing point
e) Initial boiling point. No data available
and boiling range
f) Flammability (solid, gas). The product is not flammable.
g) Upper/lower. No data available
flammability or
explosive limits
h) Flash point Not applicable
i) Autoignition. No data available
temperature
j) Decomposition No data available
temperature
k) pH No data available
l) Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
m) Water solubility at 25 °C insoluble
n) Partition coefficient: Not applicable for inorganic substances
n-octanol/water
o) Vapor pressure No data available
p) Density No data available
Relative density No data available
q) Relative vapor No data available
density
r) Particle No data available
characteristics
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties none
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
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SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No data available
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10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
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10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
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10.4 Conditions to avoid
no information available
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10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
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10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - > 9.000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 401)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
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Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
May cause allergic skin reaction. (ECHA)
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Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
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Carcinogenicity
Suspected of causing cancer.
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Reproductive toxicity
No data available
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Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
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Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI
(Table 3.1/3.2)
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Aspiration hazard
No data available
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11.2 Additional Information
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Endocrine disrupting properties
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Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain
components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article
57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU)
2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU)
2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
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To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological
properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - > 100 mg/l - 96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 100 mg/l - 48 h
and other aquatic
invertebrates
12.2 Persistence and degradability
The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components
considered to have endocrine disrupting properties
according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and
containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.
SECTION 14: Transport information
13.1 Waste treatment methods
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
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14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
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14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available
Further information
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific
for the substance or mixture
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation
(EC) No. 1907/2006.
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Authorisations and/or restrictions on use
REACH - Restrictions on the manufacture, : Nickel metal massive
placing on the market and use of certain
dangerous substances, mixtures and articles
(Annex XVII)
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Other regulations
Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or
stricter national regulations where applicable.
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
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H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
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Full text of other abbreviations
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ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Inland Waterways; ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road; AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals; ASTM -
American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CMR - Carcinogen,
Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for
Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECx - Concentration
associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS -
Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx -
Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally Harmonized
System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on
Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half
maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization;
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International
Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO - International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial
Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organisation for Standardization;
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a
test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose);
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. -
Not Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration;
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading
Rate; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines
Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure
Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European
Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemicals; RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS -
Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TECI - Thailand
Existing Chemicals Inventory; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN
- United Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
Further information
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. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
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terms and conditions of sale.
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