Why is nickel on Prop 65 list?

California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced that nickel (soluble compounds) would be added to the Pro 65 list effective October 26, 2018 as a result of the finding that soluble nickel compounds were shown to cause reproductive toxicity.

Does nickel cause cancer?

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that some nickel compounds are carcinogenic to humans and that metallic nickel may possibly be carcinogenic to humans. The EPA has determined that nickel refinery dust and nickel subsulfide are human carcinogens.

Why does my refrigerator have a Prop 65 warning?

Some household appliances may contain chemicals that are on the Proposition 65 list because they can cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Proposition 65 requires businesses to determine if they must provide a warning about significant exposure to listed chemicals.

What is soluble nickel?

Nickel compounds can be grouped according to their solubility in water: Soluble compounds include nickel chloride, nickel sulfate, and nickel nitrate, and less-soluble compounds include nickel oxide and nickel subsulfide.

Why does my food have a Prop 65 warning?

Why am I being warned about potential exposure to chemicals in certain foods and beverages sold or served by restaurants and other food facilities? Certain foods and beverages contain chemicals that are on the Proposition 65 list because they can cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Why does my tea have a Prop 65 warning?

WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.

What type of cancer does nickel cause?

Studies have reported an increased risk of lung and nasal cancers from exposure to nickel refinery dusts and nickel subsulfide. Nickel compounds are classified as Group 1 carcinogen by the IARC, meaning they are carcinogenic to humans. Metallic Nickel as Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans.

Is nickel toxic to humans?

Nickel contact can cause a variety of side effects on human health, such as allergy, cardiovascular and kidney diseases, lung fibrosis, lung and nasal cancer.

Do all washing machines have Prop 65 warning?

This Prop 65 Warning appears to be on most if not all home appliances (Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer).

Do all microwaves have Prop 65?

65 does not cover microwaves. Warning has to be due to a chemical used in the device..