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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Nickel (II) fluoride tetrahydrate, 98+%    
   CAS Registry Number:       13940-83-5    
   Formula:       NiF2.4H2O    
   EINECS Number:       233-071-3    
   Chemical Family:       metal halide    
   Synonym:       Nickel difluoride hydrate, Nickelous fluoride hydrate    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       13940-83-5       60%       0.1mg/m3 (as Ni)       1mg/m3 (as Ni)    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. May cause
   Emergency Overview:
   fluoride poisoning. May cause cancer.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes.    
   Eye Contact:       Causes irritation and serious eye damage. Effects may not immediately appear.    
   Causes irritation, with delayed redness and pain. Soluble fluoride may be corrosive. Nickel salts may lead to
   Skin Contact:
   dermatitis.
   Inhalation:       May cause sensitization by inhalation. Inhalation causes severe irritation to the respiratory tract.    
   Ingestion:       May cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.    
   Fluoride poisoning may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, coma, and cardiovascular collapse.
   Acute Health Affects:
   Nickel salts may cause convulsions, asphyxia, and sensitization dermatitis.
   Prolonged exposure to hydrolysable fluorine compounds can cause deterioration of bone and tooth structure.
   Chronic Health Affects:       Prolonged exposure to nickel and nickel compounds may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis. May cause    
   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. Apply calcium gluconate jelly
   Skin Exposure:
   or water soluble calcium salts as antidote. Seek medical assistance.
   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:       none    
   Explosion Limits:       none    
   Extinguishing Medium:       None. Material is non-flammable.    
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:       No special fire fighting procedures required.    
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive fumes of hydrofluoric acid.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Spill and Leak Procedures:       Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up.    

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store solid in a tightly sealed container.    

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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 protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.    
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
   Respirator:
   requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. 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:       green pwdr.    
   Molecular Weight:       96.71 (168.77)    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       no data    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air and moisture stable    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       none    
   Decomposition Products:       Metal fluorides and water    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No information available in the RTECS files.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       Carcinogen (as Ni)    
   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:       Not 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