Description
Nickel matte is a substance identified by CAS number 69012-50-6 and EC number 273-749-6.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Nickel matte is listed in Annex II under reference 1421, corresponding to the list of substances whose use is prohibited in the composition of cosmetic products marketed in the territory of the European Union. Inclusion in this Annex means that the substance cannot be used as an ingredient in any category of finished cosmetic product, regardless of the concentration level, the form of presentation or the intended technical purpose. The substance also has a harmonized classification as Carcinogen Category 1A under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, a condition that is consistent with its inclusion in the list of prohibited substances of the corresponding annex.
The substances included in Annex II of the European Cosmetics Regulation are excluded from cosmetic formulation and, therefore, no authorized technical function is associated with them in finished products intended for the final consumer. The Annex II list constitutes the regulatory inventory of substances not permitted in cosmetic composition within the scope of the Regulation. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.