Nickel metal and other compounds (as Ni)
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CAS
7440-02-0 (Metal)
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Ni (Metal)
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RTECS
QR5950000 (Metal)
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Nickel metal: Elemental nickel, Nickel catalyst
Synonyms of other nickel compounds vary depending upon the specific compound.
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL*: Ca TWA 0.015 mg/m3 See Appendix A [*Note: The REL does not apply to Nickel carbonyl.]
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OSHA PEL*†: TWA 1 mg/m3 [*Note: The PEL does not apply to Nickel carbonyl.]
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IDLH
Ca [10 mg/m3 (as Ni)]
See: 7440020
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Metal: Lustrous, silvery, odorless solid.
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MW: 58.7
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BP: 5139°F
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MLT: 2831°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
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IP: NA
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Sp.Gr: 8.90 (Metal)
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Metal: Combustible Solid; nickel sponge catalyst may ignite SPONTANEOUSLY in air.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong acids, sulfur, selenium, wood & other combustibles, nickel nitrate
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7300, 7301, 7303, 9102; OSHA ID121, ID125G
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Sensitization dermatitis, allergic asthma, pneumonitis; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Nasal cavities, lungs, skin
Cancer Site
[lung and nasal cancer]
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See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0062 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0156
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