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Is Nickel Dichloride vegetarian?

Nickel Dichloride

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Nickel(II) chloride (NiCl2) is an inorganic nickel salt, existing anhydrous as a yellow solid or as a green hexahydrate; it is the most important source of nickel for chemical synthesis and is classified as carcinogenic upon long-term inhalation exposure.

Also known as Nickel(II) chloride
INCI name Nickel Dichloride
CAS number 7718-54-9
EC number 231-743-0
CosIng ID 97810
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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