Nickel bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
Agent Name
Nickel bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
CAS Number
4454-16-4
Formula
C8-H16-O2.1/2Ni
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, nickel(2+) salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nickel Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Green and viscous; Not miscible in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Harmful if swallowed; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] 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: