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Nickel and Nickel Compounds

CAS Number

7440-02-0

Synonym

Nickel 200; Nickel 201; Nickel 205; Nickel 207; Carbonyl nickel powder; Ni

Occurrence/Use

Alloys (low-alloy steels, stainless steel, copper and brass, permanent magnets, electrical resistance alloys), electroplated protective coatings, electroformed coatings, alkaline storage batteries, fuel cell electrodes, catalyst for methanation of fuel gases and hydrogenation of vegetable oils; component of tobacco smoke

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California Public Health Goals Data

Health Risk Category: 
Developmental toxicity (increased neonatal deaths)
Public Health Goal (mg/L): 
0.012
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Cancer Risk at PHG: 
n/a
MCL value (mg/L): 
0.1
Cancer Risk at MCL: 
n/a
Last PHG Revision : 
2001
California PHG Comments: 

Not considered an oral carcinogen; PHG based on reproductive toxicity.  PHG applies to soluble nickel compounds.
Update Date: 
08/20/2001