David,

Here are some sources to consult regarding the toxicity and handling of
this compound that confirm that nickel carbonyl is a carcinogen, as Doug
Walters said.

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/

11th Report on Carcinogens
http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/index.cfm?objectid=72016262-BDB7-CEBA-FA60E922B
18C2540

Patricia Heckelman
Sr. Associate Editor
The Merck Index
732-594-7143 (tel.)
732-594-1187 (fax)
heckelman**At_Symbol_Here**merck.com
www.merckindex.com

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David Bunzow
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 3:44 PM
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Safety Protocols for use of Nickel Carbonyl in
Academic research Lab

Colleagues,

I'm hoping that one or more of you are willing to share with me your
SOPs
for use of this material.

 

David A. Bunzow

Manager of Research Services

North Dakota State University

Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering

1805 NDSU Research Park Drive North  (Room 102U)

Fargo, ND 58102

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