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pH Adjuster

SODIUM NITRATE

CAS 7631-99-4
48

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Inorganic salt used as a pH adjuster and oxidizing aid. GHS oxidizer with eye irritation; risk of nitrosamine formation if paired with secondary amines.

Function

ORAL CARESOOTHING

Skin benefits

  • pH adjuster
  • Corrosion inhibitor
  • Oxidizing aid

Known concerns

  • GHS H272 oxidizer
  • H319 serious eye irritation
  • Suspected mutagenicity (H341) in some reports
  • Nitrosamine precursor with secondary amines

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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