Nickel(II) stearate
Agent Name
Nickel(II) stearate
CAS Number
2223-95-2
Formula
C18-H36-O2.1/2Ni
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Nickel(2+) stearate; Octadecanoic acid, nickel(2+) salt (2:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nickel Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Green solid; Insoluble 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
Explanatory Notes
mp = 100 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: