NICKEL CARBONYL - TOXICITY AND HUMAN HEALTH

Because of its volatility and other unique properties, nickel tetracar bonyl has specialized industrial uses. It is an extremely toxic substa nce and induces systemic poisoning, with the lungs and brain being esp ecially susceptible targets. The clinical symptoms and management of p atients accidentally exposed are reviewed in considerable detail. Alth ough them is some suggestion that nickel tetracarbonyl is a carcinogen in animals, the available epidemiologic data do not support such a li nk in humans. Continual monitoring and long-term follow-up of exposed workers is recommended.