| Agent Name |
Nickel II carbonate |
|---|
| CAS Number |
3333-67-3 |
|---|
| Formula |
C-H2-O3.Ni |
|---|
| Major Category |
Metals |
|---|
| Synonyms |
Nickel monocarbonate; Nickel(2+) carbonate (NiCO3); Nickelous carbonate; Carbonic acid, nickel(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN3288 |
|---|
| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
|---|
| Description |
Green crystals; [HSDB] Nearly insoluble in water; [Ullmann] |
|---|
| Sources/Uses |
Used in colored glass, nickel pigments, electroplating solutions, and catalysts in wastewater treatment; [HSDB] |
|---|
| Comments |
A skin irritant; May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; [ICSC] Danger of skin and airway sensitization; [MAK] There is limited evidence in experimental animals that nickel carbonate is carcinogenic. [IARC] See "Nickel and compounds." |
|---|
| Adverse Effects |
|---|
| Asthma |
Yes |
|---|
| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
|---|
| IARC Carcinogen |
Known Carcinogen |
|---|
| Links to Other NLM Databases |
|---|
|
|
