Odor - Musty, irritating. Commercial Form - Liquid in cylinders pressurized with carbon monoxide. Materials to Avoid - Oxidizers, acids, halogens. Other Names - Nickel tetracarbonyl. Delayed effects may begin hours to days after exposure.
Caution is advised.
Acute exposure to nickel carbonyl may result in dizziness, giddiness, weakness, convulsions, hallucinations, delirium, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Following inhalation, respiration will initially be rapid, accompanied by a nonproductive cough, and followed by pain and tightness in the chest. Vapor is irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat. Nickel contact dermatitis is the most common reaction to nickel carbonyl. Liquid nickel carbonyl will burn the skin and eyes.