Description
Nickel chromate is an inorganic salt of the metal chromate group, composed of nickel and the chromate anion. The substance is identified in European lists exclusively under its chemical name, with no alternative commercial names registered in the applicable nomenclature.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Nickel chromate is listed in Annex II, reference 1441, corresponding to the list of substances prohibited in the composition of cosmetic products marketed in the European Union. The substance has a harmonized classification as a Category 1A carcinogen under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP). This classification corresponds to substances known to have carcinogenic potential for humans, based mainly on evidence from human studies. Inclusion in Annex II implies the absolute prohibition of its intentional incorporation into cosmetic products, with no maximum permitted concentration or specific conditions of exception applicable.
In the current cosmetic context, the substances included in Annex II cannot form part of the composition of finished products intended for the European consumer, regardless of the technical function they might perform. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.