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Tetracarbonylnickel

CAS 13463-39-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Nickel tetracarbonyl — one of the most acutely toxic industrial chemicals known. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II; carcinogen, reprotoxin, lethal at low doses.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic use (industrial intermediate)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Acutely lethal — extreme toxicity
  • Carcinogen (CLP Carc. 1A) and reprotoxin
  • One of the most toxic industrial chemicals known

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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