Nickel Waste Management

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Hazards

• Aqueous nickel, commonly found in nickel(II) chloride, has many severe health implication

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• Exposure can cause:
• Cancer
• Genomic Effects
• Highly toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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• Difficult to remove in wastewater treatment
• Imperative to make sure any and all nickel waste is properly disposed of
• No amount down the drain
• Any concentration over 10 ppm is regulated and should be managed separately

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References here

Resources

Comprehensive Review of Nickel Hazards

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2022/ra/d2ra00378c

EPA Guidelines

https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/nickle-compounds.pdf

NJ OSHA Guidelines for Nickel

https://www.nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1344.pdf

Northwestern Guidelines for Waste Disposal

https://researchsafety.northwestern.edu/safety-information/hazardous-waste-disposal-guide.html

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