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NICKEL CHLORIDE

CAS 7718-54-9/ 7791-20-0 (hexahydrate)
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Nickel Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Nickel chloride is a nickel salt classified as a skin sensitization hazard (H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction) and suspected carcinogen. The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 prohibits nickel and its compounds from cosmetic products due to their sensitizing potential and documented contribution to contact allergy. Nickel is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis. Use in cosmetic formulations is prohibited.

Known concerns

  • Prohibited in cosmetic products in the EU
  • Known skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Suspected carcinogen
  • Common cause of allergic contact dermatitis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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