Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Nickel(II) bromide, dimethoxyethane adduct, min. 97%
CAS Registry Number: 28923-39-9
Formula: NiBr2.CH3O(CH2)2OCH3
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Nickelous bromide, dimethoxyethane adduct
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 28923-39-9 100% 0.1mg/m3 (as Ni) 1mg/m3 (as Ni)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion of nickel salts may cause intestinal disorders, convulsions and asphyxia. Irritating
Emergency Overview:
to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause cancer and heritable genetic damage.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation of dust
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. Prolonged exposure to nickel salts may lead to dermatitis.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by inhalation.
Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness
Ingestion:
and convulsions.
Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause 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 and heritable genetic damage. Dimethoxyethane may be a teratogen.
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: None. Material is non-flammable.
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 of hydrogen bromide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up. Avoid raising dust.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store the material in a tightly sealed container away from moisture. Handle in a fume hood under a dry
Handling and Storage:
atmosphere of argon or nitrogen. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere may degrade the product.
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: 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: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: peach powder
Molecular Weight: 308.62
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with moisture
Incompatibility: active metals and chlorine
Decomposition Products: Nickel oxybromide, hydrogen bromide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes
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): Toxic solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): III
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 3288
Shipping Name (IATA): Toxic solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): III
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 3288
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
