Nickel
- CAS Number
- 7440-02-0
- HSN Code
- 75040000
- Molecular Formula
- Ni
- Catalogue Number
- AL3210
- Purity
- ≥99.9%
- Molecular Weight
- 58.71 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Lustrous, silvery, odorless metallic solid. Insoluble in water.
Also known as Nickel foil.
- Catalogue No.
- AL3210
- CAS Number
- 7440-02-0
- Molecular Formula
- Ni
- Molecular Weight
- 58.71 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 75040000
- Grade
- 99.9%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 1555 °C; Boiling point: 2730 °C; Density: 8.908; Solubility: Insoluble.
- Appearance
- Metal: Lustrous, silvery solid
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 250 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Store only in original packaging. Cool. Well closed. Separated from strong oxidants and acids. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Nickel
- Catalogue No.
- AL3210
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7440-02-0
- EC Number
- 231-111-4
- Grade
- 99.9%
- EC Index Number
- 028-002-00-7
- Chemical Formula
- Ni
- HSN Code
- 75040000
- Synonyms
- Nickel foil
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Electrode material, reference material in research
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Skin Sens. 1; Carc. 2; STOT RE 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 935 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Irritant, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H351: Suspected of causing cancer; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Known human carcinogen (inhalation)
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Nickel
- CAS No.
- 7440-02-0
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Respiratory irritation, skin irritation, potential carcinogenic effects.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- If dry, it can be charged electrostatically by swirling, pneumatic transport, pouring, etc. Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Avoid dust formation. Use appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle with gloves. Avoid dust formation and inhalation.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Store only in original packaging. Cool. Well closed. Separated from strong oxidants and acids. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- Silvery-white
- Odour
- Odorless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 1555 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 2730 °C
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable solid
- Vapour pressure
- 1 MM HG @ 1810 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 8.908
- Solubility
- Insoluble
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Dust may form explosive mixtures in air
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidising
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions, may react with strong acids.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Heat contributes to instability.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts violently with acids. This produces flammable hydrogen. This generates fire and explosion hazard.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong acids, strong oxidizers.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Toxic gases and vapors (such as nickel carbonyl) may be released in the decomp of nickel cmpd.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- Harmful if inhaled, may cause cancer.
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 3089
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 3089
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 3089
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 3089
- UN-No. (RID)
- 3089
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Nickel, flammable solid
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Nickel, flammable solid
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Nickel, flammable solid
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Nickel, flammable solid
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Nickel, flammable solid
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 4.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as an electrode material in electrochemistry and as a reference material in nickel-alloy research.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL1062A
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 58.71 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (Purity) | ≥99.9% | 99.95% |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.1% | 0.05% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% | 0.03% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | Insoluble in water |
The above product is expected to comply with 99.9% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.9% | ≥99.9% | m.p. 1555 °C; b.p. 2730 °C | ≤0.1% | ≤0.1% | None detected | Insoluble |
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