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Nickel CMR salt (prohibited)

Nickel selenate

CAS 15060-62-5
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Nickel selenate is a CMR-classified metal salt prohibited from cosmetic products in the EU. It combines nickel allergy and carcinogenicity concerns with selenium toxicity, with no cosmetic role.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit
  • Industrial salt used only in non-cosmetic contexts

Known concerns

  • EU CMR Category 1A/1B nickel compound, may cause cancer by inhalation (H350i)
  • Added to EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II via Reg (EU) 2019/831
  • Nickel is a major contact sensitizer worldwide
  • Selenium compounds are systemically toxic
  • Combined nickel and selenium hazards make any cosmetic exposure unacceptable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.