Description
Nickel tin trioxide; nickel stannate is an inorganic compound belonging to the family of metal stannates, mixed oxides formed by the combination of nickel and tin.
The substance is included in Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, under reference 1450. Annex II contains the list of substances whose use is prohibited in cosmetic products marketed in the European Union. The listing in this annex means that the substance cannot form part of the composition of any cosmetic product intended for the EU market, with no exceptions as to concentration, product type or conditions of use. In addition, the substance has a harmonized classification as Carcinogenic Cat. 1A under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP). Substances classified as CMR category 1A are subject to the general prohibition on their use in cosmetic products established in Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation.
In the current European cosmetic context, the regulatory prohibition excludes any application of this specific substance in finished products intended for the consumer. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.