13463-39-3 structure, C4NiO4

tetracarbonylnickel

CAS No.

13463-39-3

Formula:

C4NiO4

Basic Info

Nickel carbonyl (IUPAC name: tetracarbonylnickel) is the organonickel compound with the formula Ni(CO)4. This pale-yellow liquid is the principal carbonyl of nickel. It is an intermediate in the Mond process for the purification of nickel and a reagent in organometallic chemistry. Nickel carbonyl is one of the most toxic substances encountered in industrial processes.

Formula
C4NiO4
Molecular Weight
170.734
Exact Mass
169.915
LogP
-0.832
PSA
0
Synonyms

nicheltetracarbonile

Nickel carbonyle

nickel tetracarbonal

Carbonyl nickel

rcrawastenumberp073

nickel tetracarbonyl

tetracrbonylnickel

Nikkeltetracarbonyl

Ni(CO)4

NICKEL CARBONYL

nickelcarbonyl11

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Properties

Appearance & Physical State
colourless liquid with a musty odour
Density
1.32g/cm3
Boiling Point
43ºC
Melting Point
-19ºC
Flash Point
<-20ºC
Stability
Stable. Highly flammable and highly reactive. Explosion hazard.

Safety Info

Safety Statements
S45
Risk Statements
R11
RIDADR
UN 1259
Hazard Class
6.1(a)
Packing Group
I

MSDS

SDS 1.0
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SAFETY DATA SHEETS

According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) - Sixth revised edition

Version: 1.0

Creation Date: Aug 18, 2017

Revision Date: Aug 18, 2017

1.Identification

1.1 GHS Product identifier

Product name tetracarbonylnickel

1.2 Other means of identification

Product number -
Other names NICKEL CARBONYL

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses For industry use only.
Uses advised against no data available

1.4 Supplier's details

Company MOLBASE (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Address Floor 4 & 5, Building 12, No. 1001 North Qinzhou Road,
Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Telephone +86(21)64956998
Fax +86(21)54365166

1.5 Emergency phone number

Emergency phone number +86-400-6021-666
Service hours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours).

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2

Acute toxicity - Inhalation, Category 2

Carcinogenicity, Category 2

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 1

Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word

Danger

Hazard statement(s)

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour

H330 Fatal if inhaled

H351 Suspected of causing cancer

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

H360D

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.

P242 Use non-sparking tools.

P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

3.Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number Concentration
tetracarbonylnickel tetracarbonylnickel 13463-39-3 none 100%

4.First-aid measures

4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

no data available

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

no data available

5.Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical

no data available

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

6.Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7.Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8.Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

no data available

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2 Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Respiratory protection

Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.

Thermal hazards

no data available

9.Physical and chemical properties

Physical state colourless liquid with a musty odour
Colour no data available
Odour no data available
Melting point/ freezing point -19ºC
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range 43ºC
Flammability no data available
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit no data available
Flash point <-20ºC
Auto-ignition temperature no data available
Decomposition temperature no data available
pH no data available
Kinematic viscosity no data available
Solubility no data available
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) no data available
Vapour pressure no data available
Density and/or relative density 1.32g/cm3
Relative vapour density no data available
Particle characteristics no data available

10.Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

no data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

no data available

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

no data available

11.Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

  • Oral: no data available
  • Inhalation: no data available
  • Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

no data available

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

no data available

STOT-repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

12.Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

  • Toxicity to fish: no data available
  • Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
  • Toxicity to algae: no data available
  • Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

no data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5 Other adverse effects

no data available

13.Disposal considerations

13.1 Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

14.Transport information

14.1 UN Number

ADR/RID: UN1259 IMDG: UN1259 IATA: UN1259

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

ADR/RID: NICKEL CARBONYL
IMDG: NICKEL CARBONYL
IATA: NICKEL CARBONYL

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 6.1(a) IMDG: 6.1(a) IATA: 6.1(a)

14.4 Packing group, if applicable

ADR/RID: I IMDG: I IATA: I

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: yes IMDG: yes IATA: yes

14.6 Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

no data available

15.Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number
tetracarbonylnickel tetracarbonylnickel 13463-39-3 none
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) Listed.
EC Inventory Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) Not Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory Not Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) Not Listed.

16.Other information

Information on revision

Creation Date Aug 18, 2017
Revision Date Aug 18, 2017

Abbreviations and acronyms

  • CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
  • ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
  • RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
  • IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
  • IATA: International Air Transportation Association
  • TWA: Time Weighted Average
  • STEL: Short term exposure limit
  • LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
  • LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
  • EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

References

  • IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
  • HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
  • IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
  • eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
  • CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
  • ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
  • ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
  • Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
  • ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/

Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Nickel carbonyl (Material sold in non-returnable cylinder)    
   CAS Registry Number:       13463-39-3    
   Formula:       Ni(CO)4    
   EINECS Number:       none    
   Chemical Family:       metal carbonyl complexes    
   Synonym:       nickel tetracarbonyl, carbonyl nickel    

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       13463-39-3       100%       0.05mg/m3       0.007mg/m3 (as Ni)    

Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Extremely flammable liquid. Rapidly vaporizes if spilled. Very toxic by inhalation. May cause harm to the
   Emergency Overview:
   unborn child. May cause cancer.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Skin and inhalation    
   Eye Contact:       May cause irritation    
   Skin Contact:       May cause irritation to the skin. Material evaporates very rapidly at room temperature.    
   Inhalation:       Severe danger. See Acute Health Effects below.    
   Ingestion:       May cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting and pain.    
   Severe poison. Inhalation or skin absorption may be fatal. Early symptoms of a toxic dose include headache,
   Acute Health Affects:       giddiness, vomiting, nausea and breathlessness. Late symptoms include severe breathlessness, pain in the    
   chest, a dry hard cough and bluish coloration of the face and ears.
   Chronic Health Affects:       High or repeated exposures may cause damage to the heart, muscles, liver and kidney. 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 15 minutes. A victim will need
   Eye Exposure:
   assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
   Wash the affected area immediately with water. Remove contaminated clothing if necessary. Seek medical
   Skin Exposure:
   assistance if irritation persists.
   Remove victim to fresh air immediately. Keep the victim lying down and warm. Give oxygen as soon as
   Inhalation:
   possible. If shock occurs, respond with appropriate first aid. Transport the victim to a hospital.
   Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give water to dilute the toxin (only if conscious).
   Ingestion:
   Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       -4°F    
   Autoignition Temperature:       no data available    
   Explosion Limits:       no data available    
   Extinguishing Medium:       carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam    
   Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH-approved positive pressure self-contained breathing
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   apparatus.
   Hazardous Combustion and       carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, fine nickel and nickel oxide dust.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Extremely flammable. Material may ignite spontaneously if handled in the air.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   If nickel carbonyl is spilled all personnel must be immediately evacuated and the area sealed off. The material
   will evaporate very rapidly filling the area with toxic fumes. Ventilation should be available. If entry into the
   Spill and Leak Procedures:
   area is required, personnel should be fitted with a self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition
   sources.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly sealed.
   Handling and Storage:
   Material should be transferred under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon in a efficient fume hood.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
   Always wear approved safety glasses. When handling this substance wear a face shield as added protection.
   Eye Protection:
   Skin Protection:       Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.    
   Ventilation:       It is imperative that this product is handled 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 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       It is imperative that this product is handled in an efficient fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       colorless liq.    
   Molecular Weight:       170.73    
   Melting Point:       -19.3°    
   Boiling Point:       43°C    
   Vapor Pressure:       480mm (30C)    
   Specific Gravity:       1.32    
   Odor:       musty odor    
   Solubility in Water:       insoluble    

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       heat sensitive, pyrophoric    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       contact with oxidizing agents, prolonged contact with air and ignition sources.    
   oxidizing agents, halogens, active metals, air (pyrophoric), carbon tetrachloride and powdered metallic oxides
   Incompatibility:
   Decomposition Products:       carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nickel and nickel oxide dust and fumes.    

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   Inhalation (human): TCLo:7 mg/m3; Behavioral (somnolence, general depressed activity), Lungs, Thorax or
   Respiration (other changes), Nutritional; (rat): LC50:35 ppm/30M; Details not reported; (mouse):
   LC50:67mg/m3/30M; Lungs, Thorax or Respiration (chronic pulmonary edema), Liver (other changes); (dog):
   RTECS Data:       LCLo:360 ppm/90M; Details not reported; (cat): LC50:1890 ug/m3/30M; Details not reported; (rabbit):    
   LCLo:300 mg/m3/30M$ Details not reported. Intraperitoneal (rat): LD50:39 mg/kg; Behavioral (muscle
   weakness), Lungs, Thorax or Respiration (respiratory stimulation); Nutritional and Gross Metabolic (weight
   loss or decreased weight gain)
   Material is a probable carcinogen in humans. May cause lung and nasal sinus cancer. Shown to cause lung
   Carcinogenic Effects:
   cancer in animals.
   Mutagenic Effects:       No reported mutagenic effects.    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       May be a teratogen in humans.    

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause adverse effects in the aquatic environment.    

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Dispose of this material according to local, state and federal regulations. For purposes of shipping waste
   Disposal:
   material see section 14 in this document on transportation.

SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Nickel Carbonyl    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       6.1 (inhalation hazard)    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       3    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       I    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       UN# 1259    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Forbidden    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       6.1 (inhalation hazard)    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       3    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       I    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       UN# 1259    

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       listed on the TSCA inventory    
   SARA (Title 313):       Reportable under SARA 313.    
   Second Ingredient:       none    
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   enquiries@strem.co.uk


SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

Spectrum

NMR Spectrum 13C NMR : Predict
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Toxicity

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
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Type of Test
TCLo - Lowest published toxic concentration
Exposure Route
Inhalation
Species Observed
Human
Dose/Duration
7 mg/m3
Toxic Effects
Behavioral--somnolence (general depressed activity)<br>Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration--other changes<br>Nutritional and Gross Metabolic--body temperature increase
Reference
Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. (V/O Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga, 113095 Moscow, USSR) V.1- 1936- Volume(issue)/page/year: 22(11),30,1957
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
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Type of Test
LCLo - Lowest published lethal concentration
Exposure Route
Inhalation
Species Observed
Human
Dose/Duration
30 ppm/30M
Toxic Effects
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value--
Reference
Archives of Environmental Health. (Heldref Pub., 4000 Albemarle St., NW, Washington, DC 20016) V.1- 1960- Volume(issue)/page/year: 23,373,1971
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
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Type of Test
LC50 - Lethal concentration, 50 percent kill
Exposure Route
Inhalation
Species Observed
Rodent - rat
Dose/Duration
35 ppm/30M
Toxic Effects
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value--
Reference
American Journal of Clinical Pathology. (Lippincott/Harper, Journal Fulfillment Dept., 2350 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740) V.1- 1931- Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,107,1956
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