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Phantom breakage of spillage considerations

Information regarding MR phantom content solutions and spill procedure (NiCl2 (nickel chloride), MSDS 8363917) is shipped with your phantom. In the event of a chemical spill, notify the building security. They will alert the spill team.

In the event of the DAQA phantom breaking and resulting in a nickel chloride spill, keep the following in mind. The information below is an extract from MSDS 8363917:

Health hazard information

Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin or eye contact.

Target Organs: Skin, paranasal sinus, lungs, gastrointestinal system, kidneys and liver.

Symptoms and Effects of Exposure: Metallic taste in the mouth. Exposure can result in irritation of the mucous membranes and the respiratory system. Contact with the skin can result in itchy sensations, redness, erythema, contact dermatitis, eczema, sensitization, or loss of fats and lipids. Contact with the eyes can result in conjunctivitis. Other symptoms include dizziness, giddiness, delirium, confusion, lassitude, loss of strength, asthma, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever or hypothermia, anorexia, loss of sense of smell, diarrhea, anuria, liver damage, jaundice and convulsions.

Animal experiments have resulted in observable birth defects.

Cancers of the lung and nasal sinuses in Nickel workers have been known for more than 50 years to be associated with nickel refining, nickel plating, and nickel polishing.

First Aid:

  • If this chemical gets in the eyes, immediately flush the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical.
  • If this chemical gets on the skin, immediately wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. If this chemical soaks clothing, immediately remove clothing and wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. Get medical attention promptly.
  • When this chemical has been swallowed and person is conscious, immediately give the person large quantities of water or milk. Remove by gastric lavage unless patient is vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit. Get medical attention immediately.

Spill, leak, and disposal procedures

Observe all federal, state and/or local regulations when storing or disposing of this substance. Contact local and/or state environmental authorities to insure proper compliance.

This substance does not meet the definition of a hazardous waste as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (40CFR260).