SODIUM NITRITE
SODIUM NITRITE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Anticorrosive. Also known as CAS 7632-00-0. It is regulated in 22 markets including UAE, Armenia, Australia.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 7632-00-0
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Other conditions
- Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0,2 %
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,2 %
- Other conditions
- Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
Americas1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Nitrito de sódio
- Max concentration
- 0,2%
- Product type
- Inibidor de corrosão.
- Conditions of use
- Application: Inibidor de corrosão. | Limitations: Não usar com aminas secundárias e/ou terciárias ou outras substâncias que formem nitrosaminas.
Source: ANVISA RDC 530
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium Nitrite
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : 0.2% (2급, 3급 아민 또는 기타 니트로사민형성물질을 함유하고 있는 제품에는 사용금지)
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- SODIUM NITRITE
- Conditions of use
- (a) in preparations containing 15% or less of sodium nitrite except: (i) when included in Schedule 2 or 5; or (ii) in preparations containing 0.5% or less of sodium nitrite; or (iii) when present as an excipient in preparations for therapeutic use; or (iv) in aerosols containing 2% or less of sodium nitrite; or (b) for use in closed-loop water treatment systems (products).
Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Conditions of use
- Do not use with secondary and/or tertiary amines or forming other substances nitrosamines
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Conditions of use
- Do not use with secondary and/or tertiary amines or forming other substances nitrosamines
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Conditions of use
- Do not use with secondary and/or tertiary amines or forming other substances nitrosamines
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Conditions of use
- Do not use with secondary and/or tertiary amines or forming other substances nitrosamines
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Conditions of use
- Do not use with secondary and/or tertiary amines or forming other substances nitrosamines
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Conditions of use
- Do not use with secondary and/or tertiary amines or forming other substances nitrosamines
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Other conditions
- Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Other conditions
- Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Other conditions
- Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Other conditions
- Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Other conditions
- Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Sodium nitrite
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Product type
- Rust inhibitor
- Other conditions
- Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
EAEU5 regulations
- Chemical name
- Нитрит натрия (Sodium nitrite)
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Product type
- Ингибитор коррозии
- Other conditions
- Не применять одновременно с вторичными или третичными аминами и/или соединениями, способными образовывать нитрозамины.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 17)
- Chemical name
- Нитрит натрия (Sodium nitrite)
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Product type
- Ингибитор коррозии
- Other conditions
- Не применять одновременно с вторичными или третичными аминами и/или соединениями, способными образовывать нитрозамины.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 17)
- Chemical name
- Нитрит натрия (Sodium nitrite)
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Product type
- Ингибитор коррозии
- Other conditions
- Не применять одновременно с вторичными или третичными аминами и/или соединениями, способными образовывать нитрозамины.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 17)
- Chemical name
- Нитрит натрия (Sodium nitrite)
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Product type
- Ингибитор коррозии
- Other conditions
- Не применять одновременно с вторичными или третичными аминами и/или соединениями, способными образовывать нитрозамины.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 17)
- Chemical name
- Нитрит натрия (Sodium nitrite)
- CAS
- 7632-00-0
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Product type
- Ингибитор коррозии
- Other conditions
- Не применять одновременно с вторичными или третичными аминами и/или соединениями, способными образовывать нитрозамины.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 17)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SODIUM NITRITE banned in any country?
SODIUM NITRITE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.
What are the restrictions on SODIUM NITRITE in cosmetics?
SODIUM NITRITE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use SODIUM NITRITE in cosmetics?
SODIUM NITRITE is regulated in 22 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.