SODIUM NITRITE

RestrictedCAS 7632-00-022 regulations across 22 markets

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

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia1
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #17
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

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #17
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
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_530 #17
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
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1343
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

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
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
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #17
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)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #17
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)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #17
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)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #17
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)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #17
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)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #17
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
UAERestrictedAnnex III #17
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)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #17
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)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #17
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)

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #17
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)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #17
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)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #17
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
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 2 #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)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 2 #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)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #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)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 2 #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)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #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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This 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.