Nickel(II) acetate

Synonyms

Acetic acid, nickel(2+) salt; Nickel acetate; Nickel diacetate; Nickel(2+) acetate; Nickel(II) acetate (1:2); Nickelous acetate; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Nickel Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Green monoclinic crystals; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used as a catalyst and mordant for textiles; [Merck Index]

Comments

A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB] Danger of skin and airway sensitization; [MAK] There is limited evidence in experimental animals that nickel acetate is carcinogenic. [IARC] 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

Human carcinogen

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)