Agent Name |
Nickel disulfide |
CAS Number |
12035-51-7 |
Formula |
Ni-S2 |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Nickel sulfide; [ChemIDplus] Nickel (IV) sulfide; [MSDSonline] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Black granules that smell like rotten eggs; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Comments |
A skin irritant and possible sensitizer; [MSDSonline] See "Nickel and compounds." |
Exposure Assessment |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ni |
PEL (OSHA) |
1 mg/m3, as Ni |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Known Carcinogen |
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