| Agent Name | Nickel(II) carbonate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 3333-67-3 |
| Formula | C-H2-O3.Ni |
| Major Category | Metals |
| Synonyms | Nickel monocarbonate; Nickel(2+) carbonate (NiCO3); Nickelous carbonate; Carbonic acid, nickel(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN3288 |
| Category | Nickel Compounds, Inorganic |
| Description | Green crystals; [HSDB] Nearly insoluble in water; [Ullmann] |
| Sources/Uses | Used in colored glass, nickel pigments, electroplating solutions, and catalysts in wastewater treatment; [HSDB] |
| Comments | A skin irritant; May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; [ICSC] Danger of skin and airway sensitization; [MAK] There is limited evidence in experimental animals that nickel carbonate is carcinogenic. [IARC] See "Nickel" and linked occupational diseases. |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| TLV (ACGIH) | 0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ni |
| PEL (OSHA) | 1 mg/m3, as Ni |
| IDLH (NIOSH) | 10 mg/m3 |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Skin Sensitizer | Yes |
| Asthma | Yes |
| IARC Carcinogen | Known Carcinogen |
| NTP Carcinogen | Human Carcinogen |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Nickel(II) carbonate
CAS Number
3333-67-3
Formula
C-H2-O3.Ni
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Nickel monocarbonate; Nickel(2+) carbonate (NiCO3); Nickelous carbonate; Carbonic acid, nickel(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN3288
Category
Nickel Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Green crystals; [HSDB] Nearly insoluble in water; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used in colored glass, nickel pigments, electroplating solutions, and catalysts in wastewater treatment; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin irritant; May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; [ICSC] Danger of skin and airway sensitization; [MAK] There is limited evidence in experimental animals that nickel carbonate is carcinogenic. [IARC] See "Nickel" and linked occupational diseases.
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ni
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Ni
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Known Carcinogen
NTP Carcinogen
Human Carcinogen
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: