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Nickel Sulfate

Level 4Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Nickel Sulfate is a nutrient mineral — Mineral supplement (salt of nickel)

What it does

Mineral supplement (salt of nickel)

Where you'll see it

mineral supplements

What the research says

Irritant; vomiting at larger doses. Systemic effects include blood, liver, kidney damage, nervous depression. Cancer-causing by inhalation.

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Used as a mineral supplement. It acts as an irritant... Also listed as a cancer-causing agent by inhalation