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Preservative

SODIUM CHLORITE

CAS 7758-19-2 Updated
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A strong oxidizing salt occasionally used as a preservative. Corrosive and an irritant at concentration; only acceptable at strictly limited cosmetic levels with regulatory caveats.

Function

ORAL CAREOXIDISING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial preservative action
  • Oxidizing/bleaching activity
  • Used at very low concentrations

Known concerns

  • GHS oxidizer and skin/eye corrosive at concentration
  • Respiratory and mucosal irritant
  • Sensitization risk
  • EU SCCS restrictions on use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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