Agent Name | Nickel(II) stearate |
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CAS Number | 2223-95-2 |
Formula | C18-H36-O2.1/2Ni |
Major Category | Metals |
Synonyms | Nickel(2+) stearate; Octadecanoic acid, nickel(2+) salt (2:1); [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Nickel Compounds, Inorganic |
Description | Green solid; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Comments | Harmful if swallowed; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] 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 |
Explanatory Notes | mp = 100 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
Adverse Effects | |
Skin Sensitizer | Yes |
Asthma | Yes |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |