Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate
Agent Name
Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate
CAS Number
7791-20-0
Formula
Cl2-Ni.6H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Nickel chloride hexahydrate; Nickel dichloride hexahydrate; Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nickel Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Green deliquescent crystals or powder; [Merck Index] Available as a solid or concentrated solution; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used in electroplating and to make nickel catalysts; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause sensitization of skin and respiratory tract; [MSDSonline] See"Nickel" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ni
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Ni
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Ni
Explanatory Notes
Stable up to 36.25 deg C; [Ullmann]
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Established
NTP Carcinogen
Human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: