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Antimicrobial

SODIUM IODIDE

CAS 7681-82-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An inorganic iodine salt that can act as an antimicrobial and trace-mineral additive. Use in cosmetics is restricted because iodine is a documented skin sensitizer and can affect thyroid function in chronic exposure.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Iodine source for niche antimicrobial use
  • Trace mineral in some specialty products

Known concerns

  • Documented skin sensitizer in iodine-allergic users
  • Thyroid disruption concern with chronic systemic exposure
  • Pharmaceutical use overlaps with cosmetic borderline

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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