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Nickel(II) stearate; nickel(II) octadecanoate

Korean: 니켈(II)스테아레이트; 니켈(II)옥타데카노에이트 · CAS 2223-95-2 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1432

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Nickel(II) stearate; nickel(II) octadecanoate is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

Nickel(II) stearate; nickel(II) octadecanoate 니켈(II)스테아레이트; 니켈(II)옥타데카노에이트

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nickel(II) stearate; nickel(II) octadecanoate banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is Nickel(II) stearate; nickel(II) octadecanoate banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Nickel(II) stearate; nickel(II) octadecanoate allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Nickel(II) stearate; nickel(II) octadecanoate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 니켈(II)스테아레이트; 니켈(II)옥타데카노에이트.

What is the CAS number of Nickel(II) stearate; nickel(II) octadecanoate?

CAS 2223-95-2 (from official records).