Sodium Nitrite
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticorrosive in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium nitrite
What does it do?
Sodium Nitrite is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Anticorrosive
protects formulations and packaging from corrosion, especially metal components
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Sodium Nitrite is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 17). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Nitrite?
Sodium Nitrite is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium nitrite
Is Sodium Nitrite allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Sodium Nitrite is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Nitrite do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Nitrite is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticorrosive.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Nitrite?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Nitrite is 7632-00-0.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010