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Nickel dichloride

CAS 7718-54-9
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

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

Nickel dichloride (NiCl2) is a highly water-soluble inorganic nickel compound with significant bioavailability. It carries extensive hazard statements: H301/H331 (toxic if swallowed/inhaled), H315 (skin irritation), H317 (skin sensitizer), H334 (respiratory sensitizer), H341 (mutagen), H350i (inhalational carcinogen), H360D (developmental reproductive toxicant), H372 (organ toxicity), and H400/H410 (environmental hazard). Nickel dichloride is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II due to the severe hazards associated with nickel compounds.

Known concerns

  • Confirmed carcinogen (H350i)
  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Reproductive toxicant (H360D)
  • Nickel allergy trigger - most common contact allergen
  • Environmental hazard (H400/H410)
  • EU Annex II prohibition

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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