NILE
CHEMICALS
Synonyms: Nickel (II) nitrate,  CAS No.: 13138-45-9 Anhydrous; (13478-00-7 Hexahydrate) 
Molecular Weight: 290.83 
Chemical Formula: Ni(NO3)2 6H2O 
Product Codes: 141134
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------
Nickel Nitrate 13138-45-9 90 - 100% Yes
Potential Health Effects 
---------------------------------- 
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may 
include coughing, sore throat, and shortness of breath. Lung damage may result 
from a single high exposure or lower repeated exposures. Lung allergy 
occasionally occurs, with asthma type symptoms. 
Ingestion: Toxic. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, 
and vomiting. Absorption is poor, but should it occur, symptoms may include 
giddiness, capillary damage, myocardial weakness, central nervous system 
depression, and kidney and liver damage. 
Skin Contact: Causes irritation. May cause skin allergy with itching, 
redness or rash. Some individuals may become sensitized to the substance and 
suffer "nickel itch", a form of dermatitis. 
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. 
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated exposure to excessive 
concentrations may affect lungs, liver and kidneys. Chronic exposure to nickel 
and nickel compounds is associated with cancer. 
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin 
disorders, impaired respiratory or pulmonary function, or with a history of 
asthma, allergies, or sensitization to nickel compounds may be at an increased 
risk upon exposure to this substance. 
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, 
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical 
attention. 
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. 
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush 
skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing 
and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean 
shoes before reuse. 
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention 
immediately. 
Fire: Not combustible, but substance is a strong 
oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause 
ignition. Increases the flammability of any combustible material. 
Explosion: Contact with oxidizable substances may cause extremely violent 
combustion. Strong oxidants may explode when shocked, or if exposed to heat, 
flame, or friction. Also may act as initiation source for dust or vapor 
explosions. 
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water or water spray in early stages of fire. 
Foam or dry chemical may also be used. 
Special Information: Wear full protective clothing and breathing 
equipment for high-intensity fire or potential explosion conditions. 
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage and moisture. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Avoid storage on wood floors. Separate from incompatibles, combustibles, organic or other readily oxidizable materials. Areas in which exposure to nickel metal or soluble nickel compounds may occur should be identified by signs or appropriate means, and access to the area should be limited to authorized persons. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: -OSHA Permissible Exposure 
Limit (PEL):
soluble Nickel compounds as Ni: 1 mg/m3 (TWA)-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):soluble 
Nickel compounds as Ni: 0.1 mg/m3 (TWA), A4 - Not classifiable as a human 
carcinogen 
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is 
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local 
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions 
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general 
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A 
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. 
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded 
and engineering controls are not feasible, a full facepiece particulate 
respirator (NIOSH type N100 filters) may be worn for up to 50 times the exposure 
limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory 
agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. 
lubricants, cutting fluids. glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or 
P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, 
use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: 
Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient 
atmospheres. 
Skin Protection: Rubber or neoprene gloves and additional protection 
including impervious boots, apron, or coveralls, as needed in areas of unusual 
exposure. 
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where 
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and 
quick-drench facilities in work area. 
Other Control Measures: Eating, drinking, and smoking should not be 
permitted in areas where solids or liquids containing soluble nickel compounds 
are handled, processed, or stored. NIOSH recommends pre-placement and periodic 
medical exams, with maintaining of records for all employees exposed to nickel 
in the workplace. 
Appearance: Green, transparent crystals. 
Odor: Odorless. 
Solubility: 238.5g/100cc water @ 0C 
Specific Gravity: 2.05 
pH: 3.5 - 5.5 (5% solution @ 25C (77F). 
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0 
Boiling Point: 137C (279F) 
Melting Point: 56.7C (135F) 
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found. 
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0 @ 20C (68F) 
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found. 
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use 
and storage. Substance has both oxidant and reducing characteristics, and is 
unstable when heated or shocked. 
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Emits toxic fumes of nickel and 
nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. 
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 
Incompatibilities: Aluminum, boron phosphide, cyanides, esters, 
combustible material, phospham, phosphorus, sodium hypophosphite, stannous 
chloride, thiocyanates, strong reducing agents, and organic materials. 
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, shock, friction, incompatibles. 
Nickelous Nitrate Hexahydrate; Oral rat LD50: 1620 mg/kg. Investigated as a tumorigen.
--------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------
---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
------------------------------------ ----- ----------- -------------
Nickel Nitrate (13138-45-9) Yes No 1
Environmental Fate: When released into water, this 
material is not expected to evaporate significantly. This material is not 
expected to significantly bioaccumulate. 
Environmental Toxicity: Dangerous to the environment. Very toxic to 
aquatic organisms; may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic 
environment. 
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
----------------------- 
Proper Shipping Name: NICKEL NITRATE 
Hazard Class: 5.1 
UN/NA: UN2725 
Packing Group: III 
Information reported for product/size: 4X25LB 
International (Water, I.M.O.) 
----------------------------- 
Proper Shipping Name: NICKEL NITRATE 
Hazard Class: 5.1 
UN/NA: UN2725 
Packing Group: III 
Information reported for product/size: 4X25LB 
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
----------------------------------------------- ---- --- ----- ---------
Nickel Nitrate (13138-45-9) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
----------------------------------------------- ----- --- ---- -----
Nickel Nitrate (13138-45-9) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
----------------------------------------- --- ----- ---- --------------
Nickel Nitrate (13138-45-9) No No No Nickel cmpd/
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
----------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------
Nickel Nitrate (13138-45-9) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: Yes (Pure / Solid)
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL(S) KNOWN 
TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. 
Australian Hazchem Code: 1Y 
Poison Schedule: None allocated. 
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of 
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the 
information required by the CPR. 
Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the 
information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its 
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the 
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person 
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their 
independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular 
purpose. NILE CHEMICALS. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS 
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH 
HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, NILE 
CHEMICALS. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE 
UPON THIS INFORMATION. 
 
Product range
| Ph Indicator | Chemicals Lab Bulk | Catalyst | Food Colour | Herbs | Intermediates | 
| Cesium Salts | Ion Pair Reagents | Direct Dyes | Contact details | Acid Dyes | Solvents | 
AA  
BC  
DM  
N S   T
Z nilesh@nilechemicals.com sales@nilechemicals.com