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Antimicrobial

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

CAS 7681-52-9 Updated
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Household bleach. Strongly corrosive and irritant; only acceptable in cosmetics at extremely diluted rinse-off concentrations such as some eczema bleach baths.

Function

OXIDISING

Skin benefits

  • Strong antimicrobial — used in some acne washes at very low %
  • Disinfectant

Known concerns

  • Highly corrosive at common-use strengths
  • Skin and eye irritant
  • Releases chlorine gas if mixed with acids
  • Inappropriate for leave-on cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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