Nickel metal and other compounds (as Ni)
Synonyms & Trade Names
Elemental nickel, Nickel catalystExposure 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.] See Appendix GPhysical Description
Metal: Lustrous, silvery, odorless solid.Molecular Weight
58.7Boiling Point
5139°FMelting Point
2831°FSolubility
InsolubleVapor Pressure
0 mmHg (approx)Ionization Potential
NASpecific Gravity
8.90 (Metal)Flash Point
NAUpper Exposive Limit
NALower Explosive Limit
NA
Metal: Combustible Solid; nickel sponge catalyst may ignite SPONTANEOUSLY in air.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong acids, sulfur, selenium, wood & other combustibles, nickel nitrateExposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
sensitization dermatitis, allergic asthma, pneumonitis; [potential occupational carcinogen]Target Organs
Nasal cavities, lungs, skinCancer 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
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
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division