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 name | SODIUM CHLORITE |
| Function | ORAL CARE, OXIDISING |
| CAS number | 7758-19-2 |
| EC number | 231-836-6 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,900 |
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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