Basic nickel(II) carbonate

Synonyms

Carbonic acid, nickel salt, basic; Nickel carbonate hydroxide (2Ni(OH)2.Ni(CO3)); Nickel carbonate hydroxide (Ni3(CO3)(OH)4); Nickel, (carbonato(2-))tetrahydroxytri-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Nickel Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Tetrahydrate: Green odorless solid; [Merck Index] Light green powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used in nickel plating, ceramic colors and glazes, and as a catalyst for hardening of fats; [HSDB]

Comments

An eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; May cause immediate or delayed occupational asthma; [MSDSonline] There is limited animal evidence for the carcinogenicity of nickel salts; The overall evaluation is that nickel compounds are human carcinogens (Group 1); [IARC] See "Nickel" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

0.2 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:

• Electroplating

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure:

• Ceramics making