NCIt synonyms : Nickel Dihydroxide; Nickel(II) Hydroxide; Green Nickel Oxide;
NCIt definition : A green, crystalline, inorganic compound that produces toxic gases upon heating. Nickel
hydroxide is used in nickel-cadmium batteries and as a catalyst in chemical reactions.
Exposure to this substance can cause severe dermatitis, skin and asthma-like allergies
and affects the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological system. Nickel
hydroxide is a known carcinogen and is associated with an increased risk of developing
lung and nasal cancers. (NCI05);