Description
Nickel(II) selenite is an inorganic salt formed by the combination of a nickel cation in the +2 oxidation state with the selenite anion, derived from selenious acid. It belongs to the group of inorganic metallic compounds that contain nickel. In the cosmetic field, compounds of this nature are not associated with an authorized technical function.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, this substance is included in Annex II, reference 1454, which corresponds to the list of substances prohibited in the composition of cosmetic products marketed in the territory of the European Union. The substance has a harmonized classification as Carcinogenic Cat. 1A, a category reserved for substances with known carcinogenicity in humans, based largely on human evidence, according to the criteria established in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The listing in Annex II implies the inadmissibility of its intentional presence as an ingredient in any category of finished cosmetic product, with no exceptions as to concentration, product type or particular conditions of use provided for in the regulatory entry.
The substances incorporated into Annex II of the European Regulation have no authorized formulation application in cosmetic products intended for the European Union market. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.