Norilsk Nickel Harjavalta

SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 7 / 9ELECTROLYTIC NICKELDate 26.2.2013 Previous date: 11.4.2012 Version: R1.411.1.6 STOT-repeated exposureSTOT RE 1: H372 Causes respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. LOAEC = 0.1mg Ni/m³If inhaledTarget Organs : Lungs11.1.7 Aspiration hazardNot applicable.11.1.8 Other information on acute toxicityNo studies have been found.SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION12.1 Toxicity12.1.1 Aquatic toxicityClassification of the substance: Not rated in massive form.Ecotoxicity Reference Value (ERV) Nickel compounds-acute 120 µg Ni/L (pH 6), 68 µg Ni/L (pH 8)-chronic = 2.4 µg Ni/LShort-term toxicityInvertebrates 48h LC50Fresh water 0.013-4970 mg Ni/LMarine 0.23-415mg Ni/LFish 96h LC50Fresh water0.23-320mg Ni/LMarine 26.6-350mg Ni/LLong-term toxicityInvertebratesFresh water1.4-1379µg Ni/LMarine 22.5-335 µg Ni/LFishFresh water 40-1548 µg Ni/LMarine EC10 3599-20760 µg Ni/L12.2 Persistence and degradability12.2.1 BiodegradationNot applicable. Ni RA12.2.2 Chemical degradationNot applicable. Ni RA12.3 Bioaccumulative potentialBioconcentration factor (BCF) 270Bioconcentration Terrestrial Compartment BSAF 0.013-1.8612.4 Mobility in soilKp-Soil: log Kpsoil 2.8612.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessmentThe PBT and vPvB criteria of Annex XIII to the regulation does not apply to inorganic substances.12.6 Other adverse effectsNot applicable.SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS