Description
Nickel bis(tetrafluoroborate) is an inorganic nickel salt in which the metal cation is associated with two tetrafluoroborate anions.
In Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Nickel bis(tetrafluoroborate) is listed in Annex II, reference 1401, which enumerates the substances whose incorporation into cosmetic products marketed in the European Union is prohibited. Inclusion in this annex means that the substance cannot form part of the composition of a cosmetic product intended for the final consumer within EU territory, with no exceptions by concentration, product type or conditions of use. The substance also has a harmonized classification under the CLP Regulation as a carcinogen category 1A, a reproductive toxicant category 1B and a mutagen category 2, a condition that reinforces its status within Annex II in accordance with Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation, concerning substances classified as CMR.
In the cosmetic context, the substances listed in Annex II fall outside the range of raw materials available to the formulator, regardless of the product type or the matrix considered. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.