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Inorganic nitrites, with exception of sodium nitrite

CAS 14797-65-0 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Inorganic nitrites (other than sodium nitrite) are EU-banned in cosmetics. They form carcinogenic nitrosamines with secondary amines and carry acute toxicity. Not a cosmetic ingredient.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial uses outside cosmetics only

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II: inorganic nitrites prohibited in cosmetics
  • Form carcinogenic nitrosamines with amines
  • Acute toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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