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Nickel Exposure Can Be Deadly

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  1. -V-
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    DNA 40 guys ...

    True Consequences, Deadly Outcomes of Nickel Allergies
    Introduction
    Where is Nickel Found?
    Exposure to nickel can be found where metal compounds and alloys are welded, cut, and plated, causing the air to become extremely hot, and setting-off metal carcinogenic fumes, such as nickel. Exposure to these fumes should be regulated, and anybody in that Environment is strongly advised to wear a facemask to limit exposure.
    Health Risks
    Rarely does anything come without risk, and there are some things that we, as humans, can get away with, but exposure to nickel is not one if them. Once you've been exposed to this ultra hazardous chemical, you will know it by your body's adverse reaction. Immediate indications that your body reveals a negative reaction to nickel exposure includes irritated eyes, itchy skin, shortness of breathe, coughing, and possible fluid in the lungs. The former symptoms are tolerable, and curable. Check with your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these symptoms.

    Nickel - The Deadly Truth
    Unfortunately, long-term exposure to nickel can cause a plethora of more severe, and ultimately fatal symptoms. Chronic health effects to nickel exposure are a result of long-term nickel inhalation, and can last years in the body before one even knows of the deterioration being caused to them by this dangerous metal. Cancer of the lung, nose and throat are a direct result of extended exposure to nickel fumes.

    If you suspect you've have been exposed to nickel, or question any rashes due to jewelry, or occupational exposure, seek medical attention immediately

    Nickel Exposure - A Deadly Hazard
     
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  2. Siam Diesel
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    Hmmm, wonder what this means if we're using Ni200 wire for vaping...
     
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    Nichrome can be 60 to 80% nickel so concern I think can apply there as well. Not strictly an Ni200 matter IMO. I read some things in the big DNA 40 thread at ECF about toxicity with Ni200 and while I cannot remember exactly what I read I came away feeling ok about it....at the temps and ways we use it in our devices. I think Brandon at Evolv said one of the reasons why nickel is used is because of the known research and lesser concerns about toxicity....so, as well as resistance properties there was a lesser health concern to him/Evolv in using it.

    Kind of odd this article and my recollection of Brandon or something from Evolv touting some safety aspect of Nickel

    For kanthal you may have to look at possible aluminum and chromium toxicity. Fact is none of this stuff is guaranteed 100% safe. :-(


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    that sounds discouraging, hope theres more research into all these and improvements be made to our gears as i wont want to give up this hobby so fast yet :D
     
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    I am allergic to nickel. Like anything with nickel in it gives me a rash. WOuldn't want to think about what it would do to my lungs.
     
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  6. oil
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    mhmm ....
    Isnt Aluminium Poisening as well?
     
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