Nickel aluminide

Agent Name
Nickel aluminide
CAS Number
12003-78-0
Formula
Al.Ni
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Aluminium, compound with nickel (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN3089
Category
Nickel Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Gray powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A cermet that can be flame-sprayed; [Hawley] There is limited evidence in experimental animals that nickel alloys are carcinogenic. [IARC] 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
Explanatory Notes
UN number 3089 is for "Metal powder, flammable." [MSDSonline] For aluminum TLV, see "Aluminum metal and insoluble compounds."

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: