Agent Name |
Nickel IV oxide |
CAS Number |
12035-36-8 |
Formula |
Ni-O2 |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Nickel dioxide; Nickel oxide (NiO2); [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Solid; [MSDSonline] |
Comments |
May cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact; [ESIS] Harmful if swallowed; May cause skin sensitization; Chronic inhalation of nickel compounds in high concentrations is linked to lung cancer and nasal sinus cancer. [MSDSonline] See "Nickel and compounds." |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Known Carcinogen |
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