Speiss, lead, nickel-contg.

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

Eye contact :

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower

eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10

minutes. Get medical attention.

Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate

mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular

or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained

personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth

resuscitation. Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician.

If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband. In the event of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure.

Skin contact : Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear

gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. In the

event of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure. Wash clothing

before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air

and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been

swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to

drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not

induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs,

the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical

attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious,

place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open

airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it

is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate

mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person

providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing

thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Potential acute health effects

Eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.

Inhalation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

Skin contact : Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Ingestion : Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.

Over-exposure signs/symptoms

Eye contact :

Adverse symptoms may include the following:

pain or irritation

watering

redness

Inhalation :

Adverse symptoms may include the following:

wheezing and breathing difficulties

asthma

reduced fetal weight

increase in fetal deaths

skeletal malformations

Skin contact :

Adverse symptoms may include the following:

irritation

redness

reduced fetal weight

increase in fetal deaths

skeletal malformations

Ingestion :

Adverse symptoms may include the following:

reduced fetal weight

increase in fetal deaths

skeletal malformations

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large

quantities have been ingested or inhaled.

Specific treatments : No specific treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing  media : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : None known.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazards from the substance or mixture : This material is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.

Hazardous combustion products: Decomposition products may include the following materials:

sulfur oxides ; metal oxide/oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special precautions for fire-fighters: Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for

chemical incidents.

Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Provide adequate

ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on

appropriate personal protective equipment.

For emergency responders : If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the

information in "For non-emergency personnel".

6.2 Environmental precautions :

Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways,

drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused

environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material.

May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities. Collect spillage.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Small spill : Move containers from spill area. Avoid dust generation. Do not dry sweep.

Vacuum dust with equipment fitted with a HEPA filter and place in a closed, labeled

waste container. Place spilled material in a designated, labeled waste container.

Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Large spill : Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into

sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Avoid dust generation. Do

not dry sweep. Vacuum dust with equipment fitted with a HEPA filter and place in a

closed, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

6.4 Reference to sections SDS: See Section 1 for emergency contact information.

sections See Section 8 for information on appropriate personal protective equipment.

See Section 13 for additional waste treatment information.

Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Protective measures : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems or asthma, allergies or chronic or recurrent

respiratory disease should not be employed in any process in which this product is

used. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Avoid exposure

during pregnancy. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and

understood. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid release

to the environment. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate

respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the original container or an

approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not

in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not

reuse container.

Advice on general occupational hygiene: Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective

equipment before entering eating areas. See also Section 8 SDS for additional

information on hygiene measures.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any  incompatibilities : Store on a liquid tight surface, provided with a collection system for the drainage water.

Seveso II Directive - Reporting thresholds (in tonnes)

Danger criteria

Category / Notification and MAPP threshold / Safety report threshold

E1: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute 1 or Chronic 1 / 100 / 200

C2: Toxic / 50 / 200

C9i: Very toxic for the environment / 100 / 200

Packaging materials : This material is delivered in bulk. No specific packaging is required but avoid dusty conditions and avoid exposure.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Recommendations : Not available.

Industrial sector specific solutions: Not available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Nickel arsenide (NiAs), nickel subsulphide)

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Nickel arsenide (NiAs), nickel subsulphide)

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Nickel arsenide (NiAs), nickel subsulphide).
Marine pollutant (Nickel arsenide (NiAs), nickel subsulphide)

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Nickel arsenide (NiAs), nickel subsulphide)

Remarks

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Exposure controls / personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits

Product/ingredient name : nickel arsenide

Exposure limit values

Lijst Grenswaarden / Valeurs Limites (Belgium, 11/2011).

TWA: 0.01 mg/m³, (as As) 8 hours.

Product/ingredient name : trinickel disulfide

Exposure limit values :

Lijst Grenswaarden / Valeurs Limites (Belgium, 11/2011).

TWA: 0.1 mg/m³, (as Ni) 8 hours.

Product/ingredient name : lead sulphide

Exposure limit values

EU OEL (Europe, 12/2009). Notes: list of binding occupational

exposure limit values

TWA: 0.15 mg/m³ 8 hours.

Product/ingredient name : tricopper arsenide

Exposure limit values

Lijst Grenswaarden / Valeurs Limites (Belgium, 11/2011).

Notes: As As

TWA: 0.01 mg/m³, (as As) 8 hours.

Product/ingredient name : cobalt arsenide

Exposure limit values

Lijst Grenswaarden / Valeurs Limites (Belgium, 11/2011).

TWA: 0.01 mg/m³, (as As) 8 hours.

Recommended monitoring procedures ::

If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace

atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness

of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory

protective equipment. Reference should be made to monitoring standards, such as

the following: European Standard EN 689 (Workplace atmospheres - Guidance for

the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents for comparison with

limit values and measurement strategy) European Standard EN 14042 (Workplace

atmospheres - Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment

of exposure to chemical and biological agents) European Standard EN 482

(Workplace atmospheres - General requirements for the performance of procedures

for the measurement of chemical agents) Reference to national guidance

documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances will also be

required.

Derived effect levels

No DELs available.

Predicted effect concentrations

No PECs available.

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls: Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any

recommended or statutory limits.

Individual protection measures

Hygiene measures : Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is

handled, stored and processed.

Eye/face protection : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,

gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn,

unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash

goggles.

Skin protection

Hand protection :

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should

be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates

this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer,

check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It

should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be

different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of

several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately

estimated. > 8 hours (breakthrough time): leather gloves

Body protection :

Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task

being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist

before handling this product.

Other skin protection :

Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be

selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be

approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Respiratory protection :

Use a properly fitted, particulate filter respirator complying with an approved

standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must

be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and

the safe working limits of the selected respirator. Recommended: (Type P3 - EN

140-143 or EN 149)

Environmental exposure controls  : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process

equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

10.2 Chemical stability : The product is stable.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

10.4 Conditions to avoid : No specific data.

10.5 Incompatible materials : No specific data.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product

Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply

with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation

and any regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-

recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be

disposed of untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of

all authorities with jurisdiction.

Hazardous waste : The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.

Packaging

Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered

when recycling is not feasible.

Special precautions : This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out.

Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of

spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.