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Basic Science Issues


This page introduces the main science issues related to the production and use of nickel in all its forms. There is information of general interest as well as technical papers relevant to occupational (workplace) exposures and exposures in everyday life.

Note as well the sidebar and its links to the nickel risk assessment undertaken by the European Union.

Carcinogenicity/Cancer

Nickel allergy/nickel dermatitis

Reproductive toxicity

Ecotoxicity


Nickel