Sodium Nitrite

Sodium Nitrite is a cosmetic ingredient (INCI: Sodium nitrite). It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex, with a maximum permitted concentration). PubMed carries 109 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSodium nitrite
CAS number7632-00-0
EC number231-555-9
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex III)
Max concentration (EU)0.2%
Scientific studies109 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches12,100

Used in

Facial Treatments 100%

Frequently asked

Is Sodium Nitrite allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with a maximum permitted concentration (0.2%).
What products contain Sodium Nitrite?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (100% of its uses).

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