INCI name

SODIUM NITRATE

Sodium nitrate

An inorganic sodium salt of nitric acid.

What it is

Sodium nitrate is the sodium salt of nitric acid, an inorganic compound. CosIng lists it as an oral care and soothing agent.

Where it is used

Found in a range of products, including oral care products and creams.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Its function in a given formula is not shown on the label.

Functions

Oral care
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (27)

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