Nickel metal and other compounds (as Ni) |
Synonyms & Trade Names Nickel metal: Elemental nickel, Nickel catalyst
Synonyms of other nickel compounds vary depending upon the specific compound. |
CAS No. 7440-02-0 (Metal) |
RTECS No. QR5950000 (Metal) |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaNi (Metal) |
Conversion |
IDLH Ca [10 mg/m3 (as Ni)]
See: 7440020 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL*: Ca TWA 0.015 mg/m3 See Appendix A [*Note: The REL does not apply to Nickel carbonyl.]
OSHA PEL*†: TWA 1 mg/m3 [*Note: The PEL does not apply to Nickel carbonyl.] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7300 , 7301 , 7303 , 9102;
OSHA ID121 , ID125G
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Metal: Lustrous, silvery, odorless solid. |
MW: 58.7 |
BP: 5139°F |
MLT: 2831°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
Sp.Gr: 8.90 (Metal) |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Metal: Combustible Solid; nickel sponge catalyst may ignite SPONTANEOUSLY in air. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong acids, sulfur, selenium, wood & other combustibles, nickel nitrate |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms sensitization dermatitis, allergic asthma, pneumonitis; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Nasal cavities, lungs, skin |
Cancer Site[lung and nasal cancer] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0062 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0156 |
