Nickel sulfate

Synonyms

Nickel sulfate (NiSO4); Nickel sulfate (VAN); Nickel sulfate(1:1); Nickel(2+) sulfate; Nickel(2+) sulfate (1:1); Nickel(2+)sulfate(1:1); Nickel(II) sulfate; Nickel(II) sulfate (1:1); Nickelous sulfate; Sulfuric acid nickel(2+) salt; Sulfuric acid, nickel(2+) salt (1:1); Sulfuric acid, nickel(2+)salt; Sulphuric acid, nickel(II) salt; [ChemIDplus] UN3077

Category

Nickel Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Pale green to yellow solid; [Merck Index] Blue-green odorless crystals; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used in electroplating, dyeing fabrics (mordant), and blackening zinc and brass; Also used to make other nickel compounds and in coatings and ceramics; [HSDB]

Comments

A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; May cause inflammation and ulceration of the nasal sinuses; [ICSC] Danger of skin and airway sensitization; [MAK] An irritant; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization after prolonged contact; [MSDSonline] 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

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s."

Yes

Yes

Established

Human carcinogen

Not Classifiable

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Electroplating
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure:

• Applying metallic patinas
• Ceramics making