Nickel (2+) NTA

Synonyms

(Hydrogen nitrilotriacetato)nickel; Nickel nitrilotriacetic acid; Nickelate(1-), (N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glycinato(3-)-N,O,O',O'')-, hydrogen, (T-4)-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Organic Acids, Metal Salts

Comments

"There is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of nitrilotriacetic acid and its salts." [IARC] NTA complexes of mercury, cadmium, and nickel degrade more slowly than complexes of lead, zinc, and iron; Undegraded NTA may accumulate in the environment; [HSDB] See "Nickel" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

1 mg/m3, as Ni

Yes

Yes

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Possible (2b)

Anticipated human carcinogen

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic