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Nickel bis(tetrafluoroborate)

CAS 14708-14-6
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Nickel Bis(tetrafluoroborate) is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Nickel bis(tetrafluoroborate) is a nickel(II) salt with fluoroborate counterions. Nickel and nickel compounds are listed in EU Annex III with restriction III/27, limiting their use in leave-on products to 0.01% Ni equivalent and prohibiting use in sprayable formulations. Nickel is a recognised skin and respiratory sensitiser and is classified CMR Category 1B (suspected reproductive toxicant) under EU Regulation 1272/2008.

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitiser (H317 - May cause allergic skin reaction)
  • Respiratory sensitiser (H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled)
  • CMR Category 1B - Suspected reproductive toxicant
  • EU Annex III restricted - not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products
  • Self-tanning products and sprayable cosmetics restricted to max 0.01% Ni equivalent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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