Nickel Powder, -325 mesh

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Warning! Flammable solid. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause eye irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause central nervous system effects. Cancer hazard. May cause cancer in humans. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system.

Potential health effects

Eye: May cause eye irritation. Causes redness and pain. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. May cause severe irritation and possible burns. Causes "nickel itch" which is a dermatitis resulting from Skin: sensitization to nickel, which is characterized by skin eruptions, followed by discrete ulcers that may discharge and become crusted, or by eczema. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause tremors and convulsions. Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastroenteritis. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic Inhalation: taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. May cause anosmia (loss of smell). May be harmful if inhaled. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration. May cause respiratory tract cancer. May Chronic: cause kidney injury. Chronic inhalation can cause pneumoconiosis. Repeated inhalation may cause perforation of the nasal septum. Symptoms of overexposure to nickel can cause sensitization, dermatitis, allergic asthma and pneumonitis.