Description
Dinickel hexacyanoferrate is a coordination compound belonging to the family of hexacyanometalates.
In Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Dinickel hexacyanoferrate is listed in Annex II, reference 1443, which enumerates the substances prohibited in cosmetic products marketed in the European Union. Inclusion in this Annex means that the substance cannot be incorporated as an ingredient in finished cosmetic products intended for the European market, with no exceptions for maximum concentration or authorized conditions of use. In addition, the substance has a harmonized classification as a carcinogen category 1A under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, which identifies substances with known carcinogenic capacity in humans on the basis of epidemiological evidence. No additional applicable labelling warnings are established, since the prohibition of use is absolute within the cosmetic field.
Within the cosmetic framework of the European Union, the regulatory status of this substance determines the impossibility of its use. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.