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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Nickel (II) naphthenate, approx. 60% in toluene (6-8% Ni)    
   CAS Registry Number:       61788-71-4    
   Formula:       Ni salt of napthenic acid    
   EINECS Number:       none    
   Chemical Family:       metal carboxylate    
   Synonym:       Naphthenic acid, nickel salt, in methyl benzene    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       61788-71-4       60%       0.2mg/m3 (as Ni)       1mg/m3 (as Ni)    
   toluene       108-88-3       40%       50ppm       300ppm (ceiling    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Possible risk of irreversible
   Emergency Overview:
   effects. May cause cancer.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, eyes, inhalation, skin    
   Eye Contact:       Causes moderate irritation of the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       Causes mild irritation of the skin. Prolonged contact with nickel salts may lead to dermatitis.    
   Harmful by inhalation. Vapor is irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract and cause
   Inhalation:
   headache, dizziness, and drowsiness.
   Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress, vomiting, convulsions, dizziness,
   Ingestion:
   weakness and drowsiness.
   Acute Health Affects:       Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.    
   Chronic toluene poisoning may result in bone marrow or liver injury. Prolonged exposure to nickel compounds
   Chronic Health Affects:       may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May cause cancer and impair fertility. Possible risk of irreversible    
   effects.
   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 soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
   Skin Exposure:
   assistance if 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. Do not induce vomiting as serious lung damage
   Ingestion:
   can result if aspirated.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       40 °F(toluene)    
   Autoignition Temperature:       997 °F(toluene)    
   Explosion Limits:       1-7% in air (Toluene)    
   Extinguishing Medium:       carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam    
   If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Flammable material at elevated temperatures. Formation of explosive air/ vapor mixtures is possible.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Eliminate all ignition sources. Small spills may be adsorbed into diatomaceous earth, sand, or other suitable
   Spill and Leak Procedures:
   adsorbent, and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store in a tightly sealed container and store in a cool place. Handle in a well ventilated area.    

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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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.    
   Ventilation:       Material may form a vapor. If possible, 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:       Material may form a vapor. If possible, 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:       viscous liq.    
   Molecular Weight:       not applicable    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       not applicable    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       organic odor    
   Solubility in Water:       insoluble    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air and moisture stable liquid    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       Keep away from heat and ignition sources including open flame and electrostatic discharge.    
   Incompatibility:       oxidizing agents    
   Decomposition Products:       Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   No information available in the RTECS files for title compound. Toluene: Oral (human) LDLo: 50 mg/kg;
   RTECS Data:       Inhalation (human) TCLo: 200 ppm; Inhalation (human) TCLo 100 ppm; Oral (rat) LD50: 636 mg/Kg; Inhalation    
   (rat) LC50:49gm/m3/4H; Intraperitoneal (rat) LD50:1332mg/Kg; Oral (rat) TDLo(reproductive): 7280 mg/Kg.
   Carcinogenic Effects:       Carcinogen (as Ni)    
   Mutagenic Effects:       Toluene: Mutagen    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       Toluene: Reproductive effector    

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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):       Flammable liquids, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       3    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       III    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       UN# 1993    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Flammable liquid, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       3    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       III    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       UN# 1993    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound: See Category Code N495 for reporting.    
   Second Ingredient:       Toluene (CAS# 108-88-3): listed TSCA; Listed SARA 313    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A