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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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