Agent Name |
Nickel II perchlorate hexahydrate |
CAS Number |
13520-61-1 |
Formula |
Cl2-O8.Ni.6H2-O |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Nickel diperchlorate hexahydrate; Nickel(2+) perchlorate, hexahydrate; Nickelous perchlorate hexahydrate; Perchloric acid, nickel(2+) salt, hexahydrate; [ChemIDplus] UN1481 |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Green crystals; Soluble in water (2225 g/l @ 0 deg C); [MSDSonline] |
Comments |
Harmful if swallowed; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "Nickel and compounds." See "Perchlorates." |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 140 deg C; UN number 1481 is for "Perchlorates, inorganic." [MSDSonline] |
Adverse Effects |
Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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