Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Nickel
CAS 7440-02-0 · 100/100 · High conf.
Alloy · Alloy component · Aluminum residual
Concern score
100/100Critical concern driven by cmr.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
- Cmr
Nickel; nickel powder [particle diameter<1 mm] is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — banned
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:II
- eu_cmr
- View source →banned
EUEC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products. CMR: Carcinogenic Cat. 2()
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6281 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including alloy component, stainless steel component, Degradant/impurity.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6281 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Furniture and furnishings, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including alloy component, stainless steel component, Degradant/impurity.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 44 active drug products and 57 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 44 active drug products and 57 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Nickel. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Nickel in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
6,281
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsFurniture and furnishingsHome maintenanceCons. electronics, mech. appliances, and machineryCleaning products and household careOther direct contact consumer goods
Typical roles
AlloyAlloy componentAluminum residualComponent of metal parts (fasteners, frame assemblies, etc.)Component of metal pedestal parts.Degradant/impurityImprove tensile strengthPigment
Found in these products
- 2 en 1 suave y manejableHead & Shoulders · Non Food ProductsCritical
- bistoHigh
- Creme PiePrivate Selection · UndefinedHigh
- Bran Flakes CerealValu Time, Kingston Marketing Co · UndefinedHigh
- Shredded Wheat, Blueberry FrostedGiant Eagle, Giant Eagle Inc.Critical
- Instant Oatmeal, Apples & CinnamonEssential Everyday, Supervalu Inc.High
- Dutch Maid Bakery, Gold Cake, Vanilla FeingDutch Maid Bakery IncHigh
- Dutch Maid Bakery, Decorated Choc Ombre CakeDutch Maid Bakery IncHigh
- five color fresh corn nachosCritical
- VitamensBjsMinor
- Goldfish Cheddar Baked Snack CrackersPepperidge Farm · CrackersMinor
- the collective gourmet yoghurtMinor
- Grated MozzarellaIceland · DairiesModerate
- 1 OF YOUR 5 A DAY PACK WALLAROO gently dried PINEA
- Sweet and sour sauce
- 4438 WEDG to the AKER 4 FROZEN SuperValu 12 POTATO
- Tangent Brød Godt Uten 500gSPESIALGROSSISTEN AS
- pert schwarzkopfCritical
