Description
Nickel sulphate is an inorganic nickel salt, belonging to the class of transition metal sulfates.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, this compound is included in Annex II, reference 1100, which lists the substances prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the market in the European Union. Its inclusion in Annex II means that it cannot form an intentional part of the composition of a cosmetic product intended for the European market. In addition, the compound has a harmonized classification as Carcinogenic Category 1A, Toxic for Reproduction Category 1B and Mutagenic Category 2 under the CLP system. Regulation (EC) No 790/2009 also applies as a complementary regulation. Substances classified as CMR in these categories are subject to the specific regime provided for this type of classification within the European cosmetic regulatory framework.
The substances included in Annex II of the European cosmetic Regulation make up the list of compounds whose intentional use is excluded from formulations intended for the Union market. Regulation (EC) No 790/2009 also applies. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.