Norilsk Nickel Harjavalta

SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 3 / 9ELECTROLYTIC NICKELDate 26.2.2013 Previous date: 11.4.2012 Version: R1.45.4 Specific methodsNickel is non-flammable, but very fine nickel particles can burn.SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency proceduresRefer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensureadequate ventilation.6.2 Environmental precautionsDo not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning upPick up mechanically. Send in suitable containers for recovery or disposal. (Section 13)6.4 Reference to other sectionsSee also section 8,13SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7.1 Precautions for safe handlingTake note of Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related tochemical agents at work.Safe handling adviceAvoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. If workplace exposure limits are exceeded, respiratory protectionapproved for this particular job must be worn.Technical measures/PrecautionsProvide good ventilation of working area (local exhaust ventilation if necessary).7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesAlways keep in containers of same material as the original one. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool andwell-ventilated place.Oxidizing agents; Reacts with acids to form flammable/explosive hydrogen gases.7.3 Specific end use(s)Exposure scenario is attached. Genric exposure scenario available from:http://www.nickelconsortia.org/exposure-scenario-library.htmlSECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION8.1 Control parameters8.1.1 Threshold limits7440-02-0 Nickel1 mg/m 3 (8 h)Ni HTP 2012 Finland)8.1.4 DNELs