Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate

Synonyms

Acetic acid, nickel(+2) salt, tetrahydrate; Diacetatonickel tetrahydrate; Nickel acetate; Nickel acetate tetrahydrate; Nickel diacetate tetrahydrate; Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate; Nickelous acetate tetrahydrate; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Nickel Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Green solid with acetic odor; [Merck Index] Water soluble; [Ullmann]

Sources/Uses

Used as a catalyst and mordant for dyeing textiles; [Merck Index] Used in electroplating, as a sealant for anodized aluminum, and to make other nickel compounds; [HSDB]

Comments

See "Nickel" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ni

1 mg/m3, as Ni

10 mg/m3, as Ni

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Aluminum Producing
• Electroplating
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)