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Nickel (insoluble compounds)
- CAS number
- 7440-02-0
- Also known as
- Ni · Nickel (Elements by Cellulosic Internal Capsule Sampler) · Nickel (Elements by ICP Aqua Regia Ashing) · Nickel (Elements by ICP HNO3 Digestion) · Nickel (Elements by ICP HNO3/HClO4 Ashing) · Nickel (Elements on Wipes) · Nickel (insoluble compounds except nickel tetracarbonyl) (as Ni) · Nickel (metal & insoluble compounds as Ni) · Nickel (metal, soluble, & insoluble compounds as Ni) · Nickel (soluble compounds as Ni) · Nickel (soluble compounds except nickel tetracarbonyl) (as Ni) · Nickel (soluble compounds)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.5 mg/m³ | Nickel (insoluble compounds) |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.1 mg/m³ | Nickel (soluble compounds) |
Notations
- Carc: carcinogen
- Sen: can cause sensitisation
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 14/4 Total inhalable or respirable dusts by GR Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM with GLA-5000 or GFA filter | 225-70A 225-76A 225-5-25 225-58F | |
| MDHS 91/2 Metals & metalloids by XRF Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM with 0.8µm MCE filter | XRF | 225-70A 225-1930 |
| NIOSH 7300 Elements by ICP (Nitric/perchloric acid ashing) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in 37mm cassette | ICP-AES | 225-3-01 225-1 225-8408 |
| NIOSH 7301 Elements by ICP (Aqua regia ashing) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter or 5µm PVC filter in 37mm cassette | ICP-AES | 225-3-01 225-803 225-1 |
| NIOSH 7303 Elements by ICP (Hot block/HCl/HNO3 Digestion) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter filter in 37mm cassette | ICP-AES | 225-3-01 225-1 |
| NIOSH 7303 Elements by ICP (Hot block/HCl/HNO3 Digestion) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in 37mm cassette | 225-3-01 225-1 | |
| NIOSH 7306 Elements by Cellulosic Internal Capsule Sampler ICP -AES Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Solu-CAP MCE Filters Preloaded in Cassettes and Cassette Holder | ICP-AES | 225-8517 225-1 |
| NIOSH 9102 Elements on wipes by ICP -AES Method document (opens in a new tab) | Surface | Wipe | ICP-AES | 225-2414 225-2415 |
| OSHA ID 121 | Active (pump) | AA or AES | 225-3-01 225-1 | |
| OSHA ID 125G | Active (pump) | ICP-AES | 225-3-01 225-3100 225-1 | |
| OSHA ID-121 Metal & metalloid particulates by AAS Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in cassette | 225-3-01 225-1 | |
| OSHA ID-125G Metals & metalloid particulates by ICP Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in cassette | 225-3-01 225-3100 225-1 | |
| BS ISO 15202-1:2020 Metals and Metalloids by ICP -AES | Active (pump) | IOM with MCE filter | 225-70A 225-1930 |
Methods and limits as published by their agencies and summarised by SKC; check the current method and the limit that applies to you before sampling.
Source: SKC Ltd (UK), Hazard Search, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab); SKC Inc. (USA), Sampling Guides, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)