Nickel silicide
Agent Name
Nickel silicide
CAS Number
12201-89-7
Formula
Ni-Si2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Nickel disilicide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nickel Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Greenish-gray odorless powder and pieces; [Angstrom Sciences MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; Inhalation may cause pulmonary asthma attacks; Chronic inhalation exposure may cause pneumonitis; [Angstrom Sciences MSDS] See "Molybdenum disilicide." See "Nickel" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ni
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Ni
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Ni
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: