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Is Nickel Chloride vegan?

Nickel Chloride

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Nickel Chloride (NiCl2) is an inorganic compound, existing anhydrous as a yellow solid or as the more common green hexahydrate; it is an important source of nickel for chemical synthesis but is classified as carcinogenic upon long-term inhalation exposure.

INCI name Nickel Chloride
CAS number 37211-05-5
CosIng ID 100945
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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