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Calcium nitrite

CAS 13780-06-8
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Calcium Nitrite is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Calcium nitrite is an inorganic nitrite salt with oxidizing properties (H272), acute oral toxicity (H301, H302), and severe eye damage (H318). Nitrites can react with secondary amines to form carcinogenic nitrosamines, raising significant concern for cosmetic formulations. It is not listed among approved cosmetic ingredients and is subject to REACH restrictions for substances with acute toxicity and nitrosamine formation potential.

Known concerns

  • Oxidizing properties (H272)
  • Acute oral toxicity (H301, H302)
  • Severe eye damage (H318)
  • Aquatic toxicity (H400, H410)
  • Nitrosamine formation risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.