Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)nickel, 98% (Decamethylnickelocene)
CAS Registry Number: 74507-63-4
Formula: [(CH3)5C5]2Ni
EINECS Number: None
Chemical Family: metallocene
Synonym: Decamethylnickelocene
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 74507-63-4 100% 0.2mg/m3 (as Ni) 1mg/m3 (as Ni)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Dust can cause headaches, sore throat, shortness of breath, lung damage and cancer. Ingestion of large
Emergency Overview:
amounts of nickel salts may cause intestinal disorders, convulsions, and asphyxia.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation of dust
Eye Contact: May cause irritation of the eyes, redness and pain.
May cause irritation of the skin with redness or rash. Prolonged contact with nickel salts may lead to
Skin Contact:
dermatitis.
Inhalation: Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
Nickel salts may be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, causing intestinal disorders, convulsions,
Acute Health Affects:
asphyxia, sensitization dermatitis, allergic asthma, and pneumonitis
Prolonged 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
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.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, foam 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 toxic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Flammable solid. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Keep material in a tightly sealed container. Store cold. Prolonged exposure to the air will result in degradation
Handling and Storage:
of the product. Handle and store material under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.
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.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. 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 fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: greenish-black xtl.
Molecular Weight: 329.17
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air sensitive, (store cold)
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Air and moisture. Keep away from ignition sources.
Incompatibility: oxygen, oxidizing agents and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, and nickel oxide.
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
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Flammable solids, Organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 4.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1325
Shipping Name (IATA): Flammable solid, Organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 4.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1325
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
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
