Nickel(II) fluosilicate

Agent Name
Nickel(II) fluosilicate
CAS Number
26043-11-8
Formula
F6-Si.Ni
Major Category
Metals
Nickel(II) fluosilicate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Nickel hexafluorosilicate; Silicate(2-), hexafluoro-, nickel; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nickel Compounds, Inorganic
Comments
See "Nickel" and linked occupational diseases. See "Fluorides."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

BEI
Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ni (2.5 mg/m3 as F)
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Ni (2.5 mg/m3 as F)
MAK
1 mg/m3, as F, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
250 mg/m3, as F

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: