Ammonium nickel sulfate

Synonyms

Ammonium disulfatonickelate(II); Nickel ammonium sulfate; Nickel ammonium sulfate (Ni(NH4)2(SO4)2); Sulfuric acid, ammonium nickel(2+) salt (2:2:1); Diammonium nickel bis(sulphate); Nickel(II) ammonium sulfate; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Nickel Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Green solid; [Hawley] Water soluble; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used in electroplating and as a dye mordant; [HSDB]

Comments

An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB] May cause sensitization of skin and respiratory tract; Regulated as a soluble nickel compound; [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

Yes

Yes

Established

Anticipated 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)