Sodium Chlorite

Sodium Chlorite is a cosmetic ingredient used as an oral care, oxidising agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM CHLORITE
FunctionORAL CARE, OXIDISING
CAS number7758-19-2
EC number231-836-6
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,900

Used in

Conditioners 83.3%Hair Masks 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Chlorite do in skincare?
Sodium Chlorite functions as an oral care, oxidising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Chlorite allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Chlorite?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (83.3% of its uses).

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