VAN WATERS & ROGERS INC -- NICKEL SULFAMATE  -- 6810-00N049271
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL SULFAMATE
MSDS Date:12/30/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N049271
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS & ROGERS INC
Address:6100 CARILLON PT
City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-872-5000
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO735
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS & ROGERS SUBSIDIARY OF UNIVAR
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033
Country:US
Phone:425-889-3400
CAGE:DO735
Company Name:VOPAK USA INC
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
Box:City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033-7357
Country:US
Phone:425-889-3400/425-889-3617
CAGE:0STM5

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL (II) SULFAMATE; (NICKEL SULFAMATE)
CAS:13770-89-3
RTECS #:QR9275000
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SKIN: CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC
    DERMATITIS (NICKEL ITCH/RASH). EYES: CAN CAUSE IRRITATION. INHAL:
    CAN CAUSE UPPER RESP TRACT IRRIT. NIOSH HAS CONCLUDED THAT CERTAIN
    CMPDS ARE SUSPECTED CARCIN. INGEST:  CAN CAUSE GI DISORDERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL/NICKEL COMPOUNDS: IARC MONO ON
    EVAL OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 49, PG 257, 1990: GRP 2B.
    NTP 6TH(SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG; WASH THORO W/SOAP & WATER;
    CONSULT PHYS. EYE: IMMED FLUSH WITH LG AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15
    MIN, LIFTING LIDS OCCAS; GET IMMED MED ATTN. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR; IF BRT HG IS DFCLT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN; CONSULTPHYS. INGEST: IF
    CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING; GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL; PICK UP SPILL IN AN APPROVED
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL; DO NOT DISCHARGE TO SURFACE WATERS/SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED; PROTECT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE; AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES/CLTHG.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOS LIM ARE EXCEEDED, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED: CONTROLS
    SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
    EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT GLOVES SUCH AS NEOPRENE/PVC.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES & FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT,
    WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN: ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCIN, 1991: ANTIC TO BE CARCIN.
    HUMAN: NASAL CAVITIES.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:2.79
Solubility in Water:0.09 G/L
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT GREEN, ODORLESS POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DO NOT EVAPORATE TO DRYNESS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS, SUCH AS
    SO*X, NO*X AND METAL OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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