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What risks are associated with Nickel?

Compounds & Effects - Nickel

Fumes of nickel may cause skin allergies and eye irritation. Chronic inhalation of fumes may cause lung or nasal cancer or irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Oxy-Acetylene welding with nickel can result in the formation of toxic nickel carbonyl gas that might cause pulmonary edema.

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