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Nickel dithiocyanate

CAS 13689-92-4
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Another nickel(II) salt. Covered by the same EU prohibitions as nickel sulphate — banned on CMR grounds, and a strong allergen.

Nickel dithiocyanate (nickel(II) thiocyanate, CAS 13689-92-4) is a nickel(II) salt covered by the EU harmonised classification and prohibition regime for nickel compounds — IARC Group 1, CLP Carc. 1A / Muta. 2 / Repr. 1B / Resp. Sens. 1 / Skin Sens. 1 by the group entry. EU Cosmetics Regulation automatically prohibits CMR 1A/1B substances via Annex II by reference, which captures this ingredient. It is a potent contact and respiratory sensitizer and has no cosmetic function.

Skin benefits

  • None

Known concerns

  • Nickel-compound Group 1 carcinogen classification
  • CLP multi-endpoint CMR
  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • Strong sensitizer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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