Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Sodium hydroxide
CAS 1310-58-3 · 70/100 · High conf.
Binder · Catalyst · Cleaning agent
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Potassium or sodium hydroxide is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|pharma|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- inactive_ingredient_database
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Nail cuticle solvent (b) Hair straightener (c) pH adjuster for depilatories (d) Other uses as pH adjuster Callosity softener/remover (entry 15d) Maximum concentration: (a) 5% (b) 2% (General use) and 4.5% (Professional use) Entry 15d: 1,5% Other conditions: (b) 1. General use 2. Professional use (c) up to pH 12.7 (d) up to pH 11 15 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyes Keep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully Conditions of use and warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children (b) 1. Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children 2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness (c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
USFDAinactive ingredient database174 entries — 53 administration routes
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SUSPENSION/ DROPS; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 60 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED; Potency: 0.08 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS; Potency: 0.01 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE; Potency: 0.25 mgSource →
- Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.8 %w/wSource →
- Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: SOLUTION/ DROPS; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: SUSPENSION/ DROPS; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: FILM; Potency: 0.09 mgSource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: FILM, SOLUBLE; Maximum daily exposure: 5 mgSource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: MOUTHWASH; Potency: 2 mg/1mlSource →
- Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: PASTE; Potency: 0.6 %w/wSource →
- Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: ENDOTRACHEAL; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: ENDOTRACHEAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: ENDOTRACHEAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: EPIDURAL; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: EPIDURAL; Dosage form: INJECTION, SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: EPIDURAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: EXTRACORPOREAL; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INFILTRATION; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INFILTRATION; Dosage form: INJECTION, SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTERSTITIAL; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRA-AMNIOTIC; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRA-ARTERIAL; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: 176 mgSource →
- Route: INTRA-ARTERIAL; Dosage form: INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRA-ARTERIAL; Dosage form: INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRA-ARTERIAL; Dosage form: INJECTION, SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRA-ARTERIAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRA-ARTICULAR; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRA-ARTICULAR; Dosage form: INJECTION, SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRA-ARTICULAR; Dosage form: INJECTION, SUSPENSION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRA-ARTICULAR; Dosage form: SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRABURSAL; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRACARDIAC; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRACAUDAL; Dosage form: INJECTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- Route: INTRACAUDAL; Dosage form: INJECTION, SOLUTION; Potency: ADJ PHSource →
- + 134 more entries not shown
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 11688 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including pH regulating agent, pH balancer, alkalinizing agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 11688 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including pH regulating agent, pH balancer, alkalinizing agent.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Sodium hydroxide. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Sodium hydroxide in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
11,688
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsRaw materialsHome maintenanceFurniture and furnishingsPersonal careLaboratory supplies
Typical roles
BinderCatalystCleaning agentFragranceOxidizing agentStabilizing agentSurfactant (surface active agent)Alkalinizing agent
Found in these products
- 68YN5T 400mlUltra doux · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Lait de toilette très douxMixa,Mixa Bébé · BebeMinor
- CeraVe Schuimende ReinigingsgelCeraVe · BeautyMinor
- ChampoingsPantene · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Coconut MilkHerbal Essences · Health BeautyHigh
- Cream pure urea 10%Deliplus · BodyMinor
- Gel 92 % Aloe veraBetty's nature · Gel CorpsMinor
- gel nettoyantLa Roche-Posay · Face Cleansing GelMinor
- Shampooing karitéLe Petit Olivier · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- ShampoingMixa · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- body lotionNivea · Beurre De CocoaHigh
- ToallitasDodotMinor
- Garnier Ultra DOUXGarnier, Rice water infusion &starch · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- lidl crème de soin hydratantecien · Non Food ProductsMinor
- Loción Corporal HidrataDeliplus · BeautyHigh
- Mixa la crèmeMixaMinor
- Golden Moringa Oil ShampooHerbal Essences · Health BeautyHigh
- Champú PANTENEttyw · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Anti manchasDeliplusMinor
- Crema oliveDeliplus,Mercadona · FatsMinor
- shampooclear · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- Bioderma sensibio gel moussant 200mlHigh
- la Rosée lait solaire spf 50+La Rosée · SuncareMinor
- ShampooDeliplus, Mercadona · Open Beauty FactsCritical
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Sodium hydroxide in the catalog.
- Sodium hydroxide
- Glycerin
- Lysine
- Fragrance
- Ethylhexyl triazone
- Anhydrous citric acid
- 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate
- Citric acid monohydrate
- Ethylhexyl triazone
- Sodium benzoate
- Sodium benzoate
- .alpha.-tocopherol, dl-