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Section 1: Identification of the Material and Supplier

Product Name:

Nickel Anti-seize Grease

Other Names:

None.

Proper shipping name (ADG Code):

None assigned.

Recommended use: As an anti-seize grease for fastenings.

Use as directed on the product label.
Supplier:

Engineering Adhesives & Lubricants (Aust) Pty. Ltd.,

ABN 20 001 791 564
3/119 Olympic Cct, SOUTHPORT
QLD 4215
Tel: (07) 5531 4242
(business hours)
Fax: (07) 5531 4243

Emergency Phone Numbers:

Transport/Fire Emergency:
000
(Emergency services)
Medical Emergency (Aus): 131126
(Poisons Information Centre)
Medical Emergency (NZ): 0800 764 766 (Poisons Information Centre)

Section 2: Hazards Identification

Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
Non-dangerous goods.
Risk Phrases:

R: 40
R: 43

Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

Safety Phrases:

S: 2
S: 22
S: 36

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not breathe dust or aerosols.
Wear suitable protective clothing.

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredients:
Proprietary grease deemed not to be hazardous
Nickel powder
[7440-02-0]
Mica
[12001-26-2]
Other ingredients deemed not to be hazardous

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> 60 %
10 - 30 %
10 - 30 %
10 30 %

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Section 4: First Aid Measures

For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone
or a doctor.

131126)

Swallowed:

If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.

Skin:

If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated

clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.

Eyes:

If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye

continuously with running water. Continue flushing
until advised to stop by the Poisons Information
Center or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.

Inhaled:

Remove from exposure.

First Aid facilities:

Recommended:

Eye wash. Hand wash basin.

Advice to Doctor:
Product contains a low proportion of nickel powder. May cause
sensitisation by skin contact. Contact Poisons Information Centre.
Aggravated medical conditions:
Pre-existing sensitisation to nickel.

Section 5: Fire fighting Measures

HAZCHEM Code:

None assigned.

Evacuate:

No.

Extinguishant:

Foam or dry agent.

Risk of violent reaction or explosion:

No.

Products of combustion:

Noxious fumes including aldehydes,

ketones, oxides of carbon, oxides of
nitrogen, oxides of sulphur.
Extremely high temperatures may
generate nickel oxide fume.

Protective Equipment:

Breathing apparatus and protective

gloves for fire only.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Emergency Procedures:
Contain.
Shut off all sources of ignition.

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For large spills:
Contain spillages with sand or earth. Transfer both paste and
solids to suitable container(s). Treat residues as for small
spills.
For small spills:
Absorb on inert absorbent and transfer to suitable closed
container. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and
detergent.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep away from naked flames and other sources of ignition.
Conditions for safe storage:
Store in a cool, well ventilated place, out of reach of children.
Store in original container. Keep container tightly closed and out
of direct sunlight. Keep away from naked flames and other sources
of ignition. Keep away from oxidising agents. Protect from
physical damage. Clean up all spills and splashes promptly; avoid
secondary accidents.
Incompatibles:
Strong oxidising agents.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

National Exposure Standards:
ES-TWA:
Nickel, metal
Mica, as inspirable dust
ES-STEL:

ES-PEAK:
Notations:

1 mg/m
2.5 mg/m

None assigned by NOHSC, but see:

Nickel, metal
0.05 mg/m
0.005 mg/m

[Russia]
[Hungary]

None assigned.
Nickel, metal
See also:
Nickel, metal

[Sens]
[Skin]
[Finland]
[Carcinogen]
[Finland,
France, Germany, Hungary,
Japan, the Netherlands,
Switzerland]

[Skin] indicates that this material may be absorbed via unbroken

skin, and any such contact may invalidate the TLV.
[Sens] indicates that this material is a known sensitiser and may
cause a specific immune response in some individuals.

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Biological Limit Values:

No data found.

Engineering Controls:
Ensure adequate ventilation (same as outdoors) when using.
If handling industrial quantities, or if vapour/aerosol risk
exists, consider local mechanical exhaust/extraction to keep
airborne contamination as low as possible and at least below the
TLV.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapours or
aerosols. Personal protection to be selected from those
recommended below, as appropriate to mode of use, quantity
handled and degree of hazard:Normal Use:
Eye/face protection
Gloves, rubber or plastic.
Industrial Quantities:
Face shield or safety glasses
Gloves, rubber or plastic
Plastic apron, sleeves and boots
Impervious overalls.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance:
Smooth, buttery, dark grey paste.
Odour:
Slight, characteristic "grease" smell.
pH:
About neutral.
Vapour Pressure:
No data.
Vapour Density:
No data.
Boiling Point:
> 350 C
Melting Point:
No data.
Volatiles:
No data.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC):
No data.
Evaporation Rate:
No data.
Solubilities:
Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:
No data.
Flash Point:
> 190 C
Flammable Limits:
No data.
Dust Explosion:
Not applicable.
Auto-ignition Temperature:
No data.
Other Information:
A hydrocarbon grease mixed with fine powders.
Slippery when spilled.

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability:

Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid:

Incompatible materials. Very high

temperatures.

Incompatible Materials:

Oxidising agents.

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Hazardous Decomposition Products: Noxious fumes including aldehydes,
ketones, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of
sulphur, oxides of carbon.
Very high temperatures may generate nickel
oxide fume.
Hazardous Reactions:

Contact with very strong oxidising agents may

cause fire.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Health Effects:
No data available for the mixture.
relates to individual ingredients.
Acute:

Chronic:

Information presented

Swallowed:

Likely to cause sore throat, gastric

irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
May be harmful if swallowed.

Skin:

Prolonged contact may dry and degrease the

skin, causing irritation and possible
dermatitis. May cause mild abrasion, or fine
powders may become lodged under the skin.
May cause dermatitis in sensitised
individuals.

Eyes:

May be irritating to eyes. Risk of

mechanical scratching.

Inhaled:

An unlikely route at normal temperatures.

At elevated temperatures, vapours or
aerosols may cause irritation, headache,
dizziness or nausea.
Inhalation exposure to combustion products
(including nickel oxide fume) may cause
metal fume fever, characterised by flu-like
symptoms and metallic taste in the mouth,
fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain,
muscle pain, and increased white blood cell
count. Onset of symptoms may be delayed for
several hours.

Skin contact with the metallic nickel powder may result in

sensitisation and nickel contact dermatitis ("nickel
itch").
Nickel is classified by NOHSC as carcinogenic, group 3.
Nickel metal is classified by IARC as a carcinogen,
group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans.
(1)
Nickel metal is classified as carcinogenic and neoplastic
by RTECS criteria.
(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Nickel is classified by NTP as reasonably anticipated to
be carcinogenic to humans.
(7)

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LD50:

LDLo:

Grease

No data found.

Nickel

No data found.

Mica

No data found.

Nickel

500 mg/kg oral, rat - unspecified

gastrointestinal changes, death

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity:

No data.

Persistence and degradability:

No data.

Mobility:

No data.

Environmental Fate:

No data.

Bioaccumulative potential:

No data.

Other adverse environmental effects:

No data.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

The generator of any wastes from this product is responsible for
its proper classification, transport and disposal.
Consult appropriate local and State regulations.
Disposal methods and containers:
Avoid disposal to sewer, drains or natural waters.
Special precautions for landfill or incineration:
High temperature incineration with exhaust gas scrubber.

Section 14: Transport Information

UN Number:

None assigned.

UN Proper shipping name:

None assigned.

Class and subsidiary risk:

None assigned.

Packaging group:

None assigned.

Special precautions for user:

Contain spillages.

HAZCHEM Code:

None assigned.

Material for export:

Not regulated.

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Section 15: Regulatory Information

Poisons (SUSDP):

Not a scheduled poison.

Dangerous Goods:

No.

Carcinogen:

Australia
Yes.

IARC
Yes.

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act:

NTP
Yes.

Not applicable.

Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS):

Other National/International Regulations:

RTECS
Yes.

Listed.

No data found.

Section 16: Other Information

Date of MSDS preparation:

October 2006

Abbreviations:
NOHSC - National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
MAK Maximum workplace concentration - Germany,
(maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentration)
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer (France).
NPT National Toxicology Program (USA).
RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
Literature references:
(1)
IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic
Risks to Humans. v.49, p.257, 1990
(2)

Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

(Washington, DC) V.15, p.55, 1955.

(3)

Progress Report for Contract No. 43-64-886 submitted

to the National Cancer Institute by the Institute of
Chemical Biology, University of San Francisco.

(4)

IARC Publications. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49

Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) v.53, p.127, 1984

(5)

Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society.

(University of California, Department of Pharmacology,
Los Angeles, CA 90024) v.14, p.68, 1971

(6)

Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer

Research. (Waverly Press, 428 E Presto Street,
Baltimore, MD 21202) v.9, p.28, 1968

(7)

NTP 11th Report on Carcinogens. (2004)

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Other Available Sources of Data:
National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data
Sheets 2nd Edition [2011(2003)] - NOHSC.
Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons - AHMAC.
Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the
Occupational Environment [1003]- NOHSC.
List of Designated Hazardous Substances [10005] - NOHSC.
Merck Index - Merck Inc.
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials - Lewis.
Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens - Sittig.
Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards - Bretherick.
Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary - Wiley Interscience.
AUSREG's Chemical Data Package for PCs - AUSREG Consultancy.

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