Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- industrial
Nitrite ion
CAS 14797-65-0 · 100/100 · High conf.
Concern score
100/100Critical concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Inorganic nitrites, with exception of sodium nitrite is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — banned
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
- cpdat_category:industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:II
- eu_cosmetic_banned
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- substance_class:chemical
- View source →banned
EUEC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.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 Nitrite ion. 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.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Nitrite ion in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Brands
4
Found in these products
- GuedilaGuedila · Beverages And Beverages PreparationsLow
- Lyoner pålægspølseLidlMinor
- Narta homme Bacti pur 48hNartaCritical
- hair excell shinevenusCritical
- Dove originalUnilever, DoveCritical
- Pepperoni Mozzarella RavioliRana · MealsHigh
- Apa spring HargitaSpring Harghita · Beverages And Beverages PreparationsMinor
- Lid Lingerie shadow paletteNyxCritical
- Garnier solar ambre anti-age super UVL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier · Protezione SolareCritical
- Men 48H DeodorantL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Pork ChorizoCantella's · UndefinedModerate
- ChorizoRanchero · Meats And Their ProductsModerate
- Aufschnitt, beef jerky, teriyakiAufschnitt · SnacksModerate
- Cheddar & Bacon Crustless QuichesTaste Of Inspirations · Frozen FoodsCritical
- MortadellaMeats And Their ProductsHigh
- Aufschnitt's beef jerky bbqAufschnitt · Meats And Their ProductsModerate
- Beef JerkyAufschnitt · Meats And Their ProductsModerate
- Beef jerkySnacksModerate
- Beef & chicken sticksSnacksModerate
- Lyoner pålægspølseLidlMinor
- WaterSferriê
- ""Ham,Smkd,Fs,Sh,2Pc""Farmland · Meats And Their ProductsHigh
- Ambre solaire brume sèche FPS 30L'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier · Non Food ProductsCritical
- aussie shampooCritical
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Nitrite ion in the catalog.