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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Nickel (II) sulfide (99.9%-Ni)    
   CAS Registry Number:       16812-54-7    
   Formula:       Ni3S2/NiS    
   EINECS Number:       240-841-2    
   Chemical Family:       metal chalcogenides    
   Synonym:       Nickel monosulfide    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       16812-54-7       100%       0.2mg/m3       1mg/m3    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact. May cause cancer by
   Emergency Overview:
   inhalation.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, inhalation, skin and eyes    
   Eye Contact:       Dust causes moderate irritation of the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       Causes slight irritation of the skin. Prolonged contact with nickel salts may lead to dermatitis.    
   Inhalation:       Inhalation of dust will lead to irritation of the respiratory tract. May cause cancer by inhalation.    
   Gastric juices may cause release of toxic hydrogen sulfide, causing, nausea, dizziness, pulmonary edema,
   Ingestion:
   death.
   Acute Health Affects:       Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact.    
   Long term exposure to nickel and nickel compounds may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May cause
   Chronic Health Affects:
   cancer.
   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 water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
   Skin Exposure:
   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. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
   Ingestion:
   vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       not applicable    
   Autoignition Temperature:       no data    
   Explosion Limits:       no data    
   Extinguishing Medium:       carbon dioxide or dry powder    
   If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire this material may emit irritating fumes of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Dust may form explosive mixtures with air. Contact with acids gives off hydrogen sulfide, a toxic and
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:
   flammable gas.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   In the case of a spill, the fine powder should be covered with dry sodium carbonate or dolomite in order to
   Spill and Leak Procedures:
   reduce the formation of dust. Sweep up the mixture.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Store in a tightly sealed container. Exposure to the atmosphere may lead to release of toxic hydrogen sulfide
   Handling and Storage:
   gas. Empty containers may retain product residues that evolve toxic gases.

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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:       If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of a respirators requires a Respirator
   Respirator:
   Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       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:       -200 mesh black pwdr.    
   Molecular Weight:       not applicable    
   Melting Point:       797°    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       not applicable    
   Specific Gravity:       5.3-5.65    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       insoluble    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air and moisture stable    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       Contact of dust cloud with an ignition source.    
   Incompatibility:       none    
   Decomposition Products:       hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, and metal oxides.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No specific information available on this product.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       Tumorigen    
   Mutagenic Effects:       no data    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       no data    

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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):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       NA    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       NA    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       NA    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       NA    

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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:       none    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A