NCIt definition : A greenish, crystalline inorganic compound that produces toxic gases upon heating.
Nickel acetate is used in textile dyeing processes, in electroplating, and as a catalyst
intermediate. Exposure to this substance can cause severe dermatitis, skin and asthma-like
allergies and causes damage to the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological
system. Nickel acetate is a known carcinogen and is associated with an increased risk
of developing lung and nasal cancers. (NCI05);