Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Bis(i-propylcyclopentadienyl)nickel, min. 98%
CAS Registry Number: 57197-55-4
Formula: [(C3H7)C5H4]2Ni
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organometallic complexes
Synonym: Bis(1-methylethylcyclopentadienyl)nickel (II)
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 57197-55-4 100% 0.2mg/m3 (as Ni) 1mg/m3 (as Ni)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Nickel and certain nickel compounds may cause cancer.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to vomiting, and diarrhea.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects. May cause 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: none
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 irritating fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Highly flammable. Formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures is possible.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be absorbed into vermiculite or other chemical adsorbent and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store cold. Keep area away from heat and direct sunlight. This product may degrade on contact with air.
Handling and Storage:
Store 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: 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: 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: green liquid
Molecular Weight: 273.04
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: none
Conditions to Avoid: contact with strong oxidizing agents
Incompatibility: strong oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, and nickel oxide.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in RTECS.
Carcinogenic Effects: Nickel and certain nickel compounds are anticipated to be carcinogens.
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
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 liquids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 3
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
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): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1993
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: not listed on the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): See Category Code N495 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
