Registration Dossier
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EC number: 273-749-6 | CAS number: 69012-50-6 Product of blowing smelted nickel ore in a converter to lower the iron content.
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Remove the person from the source of exposure. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. When unconsious, loosen tight clothing and position in secure recovery position. Secure open airways by bending head backwards, cleaning the mouth and removing false teeth. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personell could assist affected person by admenistering oxygen.
Inhalation: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Ingestion: Rinse nose, moth and throat with water.
Skin: Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Contact physician if irritation continues.
Eyes: Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Contct physician if irritation persist.
Fire-fighting measures
This material is not combustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate for sorrounding fire.
Accidental release measures
Personal protection: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Spill clean up methods: Limit spread of spilled material. Runoff or release to sewer, waterway or ground is forbidden. Clean area with an appropriate cleanser. Do not let washing down water contaminate ponds or waterways.
Handling and storage
Usage precautions: Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Persons susceptible to allergic reactions should not handle this product.
Storage precautions: No specific storage precautions noted.
Transport information
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Processing of a powder of low dustiness and high azardous properties, both for humna health and environment. The following Risk Management Measures contribute to the rigorousness of containment:
- Unloading of raw materials from big bags using a crane equipped with a closed cabin with filtered ventilation
- Dedicated unloading area with restricted access and kep under negative air pressure
- Closed reaction vessels with dust collection system and filters
- Automated process operated from a physically separated control room.
- All transport processes are automated and enclosed.
All exhaust ventilation passes a bag filter before releasez. The filter is equipped with monitoring and alarm/halt systems that detect leakages.
Stability and reactivity
Disposal considerations
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