SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Sensitization - Respiratory [Category 1]
Sensitization - Skin [Category 1]
Carcinogenicity [Category 1A]
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 1]
Signal word: Danger!
Hazard Statement(s): May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction
May cause cancer
Causes damage to organs: Respiratory System through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Pictogram(s) or Symbol(s):
Precautionary Statement(s):
[Prevention] Avoid breathing dusts or mists. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Contaminated
work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves. Obtain special instructions
before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective
gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash hands
and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
[Response] If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If
experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center or doctor. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If
skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If exposed
or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell.
[Storage] Store locked up.
[Disposal] Dispose of contents and container in accordance with US EPA guidelines for the classification and
determination of hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR 261.3. (See Section 13)

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance/Mixture: Substance
Chemical Formula: C10H20N2NiS4
Synonyms: Diethyldithiocarbamic Acid Nickel Salt

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: May cause coughing, difficult breathing and nausea. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell.
Effects of exposure (inhalation) to substance may be delayed. Inhalation of vapors or contact with
substance will result in contamination and potential harmful effects. Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial
respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Keep victim warm and quiet.
Treat symptomatically and supportively. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s)
involved and take precautions to protect themselves.
Skin contact: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Effects of exposure (skin contact) to substance may be
delayed. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. In case of contact with substance,
immediately flush skin with running water for at least 20 minutes. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect
themselves.
Eye contact: In case of contact with substance, immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. If eye
irritation persists get medical advice/attention. Move victim to fresh air. Check for and remove any contact
lenses. Keep victim warm and quiet. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Effects of exposure to
substance may be delayed. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take
precautions to protect themselves.
Ingestion: Effects of exposure (ingestion) to substance may be delayed. If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container or label. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested the
substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other
proper respiratory medical device. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If a person
vomits place them in the recovery position so that vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat. Rinse mouth.
Keep victim warm and quiet. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Ensure that medical personnel are
aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.
Symptoms/effects:
Acute: No data available
Delayed: May cause skin sensitization. Possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Immediate medical attention: CAUTION: Victim may be a source of contamination. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration.
Use first aid treatment according to the nature of the injury. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the
material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: Dry chemical, CO2 , water spray, or alcohol-resistant foam. Consult with local fire authorities before
attempting large scale fire fighting operations.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Hazardous combustion products: These products include: Carbon oxides Nitrogen oxides Silicates Metallic oxides
Other specific hazards: Closed containers may explode from heat of a fire.
Special precautions for fire-fighters:
Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams. Dike fire-control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. Containers may explode when
heated. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural fire fighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations
ONLY; it may not be effective in spill situations. Wear chemical protective clothing which is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may
provide little or no thermal protection.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Do not touch
damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing (Section 8). Warn
unnecessary personnel to move away. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Isolate the hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel.
Personal protective equipment: Splash goggles. Wear protective clothing (chemical resistant suit and chemical resistant boots). Dust
respirator. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent. Wear protective gloves (nitrile).
Emergency procedures: Prevent dust cloud. Do not clean-up or dispose except under supervision of a specialist. In case of a spill
and/or a leak, always shut off any sources of ignition, ventilate the area, and excercise caution. Do not
touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Warn
personnel to move away. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks, or flames in immediate area). Stop leak if without risk. Ventilate the area. Absorb with an
inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal container. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
Environmental precautions:
Keep away from living quarters. Do not let product enter drains. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling: Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Manipulate under an adequate fume hood. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
Normal measures for preventive fire protection. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control
airborne levels. Keep container dry. Handle and open container with care. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. When using do not eat, drink, or smoke. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Conditions for safe storage: Store locked up. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from
incompatibles. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent
leakage. Avoid prolonged storage periods. Storage incompatibilities: Store away from oxidizing agents

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limits: No data available
Appropriate engineering controls:
Handle only in a fully enclosed system and equipment. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels. Ventilation is normally
required when handling or using this product. Eyewash fountains should be provided in areas where there is any possibility that workers could be
exposed to the substance. Follow safe industrial engineering/laboratory practices when handling any chemical.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Dust respirator. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent.
Hand protection: Wear protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses.
Skin and body protection: Wear protective clothing (chemical resistant suit and chemical resistant boots).

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state (20°C): Solid
Form: Crystal - Powder
Color: Deep yellow green - Deep green
Odor: No data available
Odor threshold: No data available
Solubility(ies):
Soluble: Pyridine
Dynamic Viscosity: No data available
Kinematic Viscosity: No data available
pH: No data available
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water (log Pow)
No data available
Evaporation rate:
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
No data available
Boiling point/range: No data available
Flash point: 267°C (513°F)
Vapor pressure:
Autoignition temperature: No data available
No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available Flammability or explosive limits:
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Lower: No data available
Vapor density:
Upper: No data available
No data available
Melting point/freezing point:
Relative density: No data available
No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: Not Available.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. (See Section 7)
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous reactivity has been reported.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid excessive heat and light.
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: No data available

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Respiratory or skin sensitization:
No data available
Carcinogenicity:
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Eye contact, Ingestion, Skin contact.
Symptoms related to exposure:
Inhalation causes irritation of the lungs and respiratory system. Skin contact may result in sensitization. Readily absorbed through skin.
Potential Health Effects:
No specific information available; skin and eye contact may result in irriatation. May be harmful if inhaled or ingested.
Target organ(s):
Causes damage to organs: Respiratory System through prolonged or repeated exposure.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Fish: No data available
Crustacea: No data available
Algae: No data available
Persistence and degradability: No data available
Bioaccumulative potential (BCF): No data available
Mobillity in soil: No data available
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water (log Pow)
No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc): No data available
Henry's Law:
constant (PaM3/mol)
No data available
Nickel Diethyldithiocarbamate
Skin corrosion/irritation:
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity:
No data available
Acute Toxicity:
No data available
No data available
Serious eye damage/irritation:
No data available
IARC: Group 1 (Carcinogenic to
humans).
NTP: a (Known to be carcinogens). OSHA: No data available
Reproductive toxicity:
No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal of product: Recycle to process if possible. It is the generator's responsibility to comply with Federal, State and Local
rules and regulations. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with a combustible solvent and burn in a
chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. This section is intended to provide
assistance but does not replace these laws, nor does compliance in accordance with this section ensure
regulatory compliance according to the law. US EPA guidelines for Identification and Listing of Hazardous
Waste are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261. The product should not be allowed to enter the environment, drains,
water ways, or the soil.
Disposal of container: Dispose of as unused product. Do not re-use empty containers.
Other considerations: Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US) Non-hazardous for transportation.
IATA Non-hazardous for transportation.
IMDG Non-hazardous for transportation.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA 8b.):
This product is ON the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory.
US Federal Regulations
CERCLA Hazardous substance and Reportable Quantity:
SARA 313: Not Listed
SARA 302: Not Listed
State Regulations
State Right-to-Know
Massachusetts Not Listed
New Jersey Not Listed
Pennsylvania Not Listed
California Proposition 65: Not Listed
Other Information
International Inventories
WHMIS hazard class: D2B: Materials causing other toxic effects. (Toxic)
Canada: NDSL On NDSL
EC-No: 238-157-4