Nickel Oxide for Ni

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ WARNING Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause nasal or lung damage. May cause allergic skin or respiratory reaction. Cancer hazard. Can cause cancer (risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure).

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation of dust may cause headaches, dizziness, and difficult breathing. Finer dust particulates may irritate the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, sore throat, and shortness of breath. Inhalation of nickel and nickel compounds is associate with nasal and lung damage and cancer. Ingestion may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Large oral dose may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Skin and eye contact may cause irritation, resulting in redness and pain. May cause allergic dermatitis to the skin. Nickel is a contact allergen and sensitizer.

Potential chronic health

Effects Prolonged exposure to excessive concentrations of dust may cause chronic pulmonary disorders. Nickel and certain nickel compounds are considered carcinogenic and noted for producing nasal and lung cancer. Aggrevation of Pre-existing Conditions: Skin contact with some nickel compounds in sensitive individuals may cause dermatitis (nickel itch). _____________________________________________________________________________________________