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