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Nickelocene

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Nickelocene Definition

A dark green colored, crystalline, inorganic compound that produces toxic gases upon heating. Nickelocene is used as a catalyst and as a complexing agent. Exposure to this substance can cause severe dermatitis, skin and asthma-like allergies and affects the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological system. Nickelocene is a known carcinogen and is associated with an increased risk of developing lung and nasal cancers. (NCI05)

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Nickelocene

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