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Nickel dichromate

CAS 15586-38-6
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

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

Nickel dichromate is a hexavalent chromium compound classified H317, H334, H341, H350i, H360D. As a chromium(VI) compound with nickel, it is severely restricted under EU REACH and prohibited in cosmetic formulations.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex I restricted inorganic nickel compound - nickel and nickel compounds
  • Carcinogenic (H350i) - nickel compounds are CLP classified carcinogens
  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Respiratory sensitizer (H334)
  • REACH Annex XVII: max 0.1% nickel in articles for prolonged skin contact

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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