Nickel sulfide (NiS) cas no:16812-54-7

NameNickel sulfide (NiS)
CAS16812-54-7
SynonymsMononickelmonosulfide; Nickel monosulfide; Nickel monosulfide (NiS); Nickel(2+) sulfide;Nickel(II) sulfide; Nickelous sulfide
EINECS(EC#)240-841-2
Molecular FormulaNiS
Molecular Weight90.77

Hazard T,N
Safety

Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic and neoplastigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SO_x. See also NICKEL COMPOUNDS and SULFIDES.

Safety Information of  Nickel sulfide (16812-54-7):
Hazard Codes: T,N
Risk Statements: 43-49-50/53
43:  May cause sensitization by skin contact
49:  May cause cancer by inhalation
50:  Very Toxic to aquatic organisms 
53:  May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Safety Statements: 45-53-61-60
45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
53:  Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use
60:  This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 
61:  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet 

1.		cyt-mus:mmr 1 mmol/L/48H		MUREAV    Mutation Research. 67 (1979),221.
2.		dnd-ham:ovr 1 mg/L		CALEDQ    Cancer Letters (Shannon, Ireland). 15 (1982),35.