Agent Name | Basic nickel(II) carbonate |
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Alternative Name | Nickel carbonate hydroxide |
CAS Number | 12607-70-4 |
Formula | C-H4-Ni3-O7 |
Major Category | Metals |
Synonyms | Carbonic acid, nickel salt, basic; Nickel carbonate hydroxide (2Ni(OH)2.Ni(CO3)); Nickel carbonate hydroxide (Ni3(CO3)(OH)4); Nickel, (carbonato(2-))tetrahydroxytri-; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Nickel Compounds, Inorganic |
Description | Tetrahydrate: Green odorless solid; [Merck Index] Light green powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses | Used in nickel plating, ceramic colors and glazes, and as a catalyst for hardening of fats; [HSDB] |
Comments | An eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; May cause immediate or delayed occupational asthma; [MSDSonline] There is limited animal evidence for the carcinogenicity of nickel salts; The overall evaluation is that nickel compounds are human carcinogens (Group 1); [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, as Ni |
Adverse Effects | |
Skin Sensitizer | Yes |
Asthma | Yes |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Activities | Activities with risk of exposure: |