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Nickel compounds
Group 1 — carcinogenic to humansOccupationalchemicalEvidence: sufficient_in_humans
Summary
Certain nickel compounds in metal refining and welding are associated with lung and nasal cancers.
Detail
Nickel compounds are Group 1 with sufficient evidence for lung and nasal cavity/paranasal sinus cancers. Exposure is primarily occupational in nickel refining, welding and electroplating.
Regional relevance
global
global
Sources
Primary sources
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.