Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Methallylnickel chloride dimer
CAS Registry Number: 12145-60-7
Formula: [C4H7NiCl]2
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organometallic complexes
Synonym: Chloro(methallyl)nickel (II) dimer
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 12145-60-7 100% 0.2mg/m3(as Ni) 1mg/m3 (as Ni)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Dust may cause headaches, sore throat, shortness of breath and
Emergency Overview:
lung damage. Ingestion of large amounts may cause convulsions and asphyxia. May cause cancer.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes mild to moderate irritation to the eyes. May cause redness and pain.
Skin Contact: Causes moderate irritation of the skin with redness or rash. Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis.
Inhalation: Inhalation causes irritation to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness and convulsions.
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May causes intestinal disorders, convulsions, asphyxia,
Acute Health Affects:
sensitization dermatitis, allergic asthma and pneumonitis. May cause cancer.
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: no data
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam.
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
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: No unusual fire or explosion hazard.
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 moisture will result in
Handling and Storage:
degradation of the product. Handle and 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: 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: orange-brown xtl.
Molecular Weight: 298.49
Melting Point: none
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 sensitve, moisture sensitive (store cold)
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: moisture sensitive (store cold)
Incompatibility: oxygen, oxidizing agents and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, hydrochloric acid and chloride.
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 federal, state, and local regulations.
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
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): See category code N495 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
