Korean: 무기 나이트라이트(소듐나이트라이트 제외) · CAS 14797-65-0 ·
Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS prohibited ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
소듐나이트라이트 제외
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Prohibited Annex II/248
Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Inorganic nitrites, with exception of sodium nitrite is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | except for the uses provided in table 3 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | with exception of sodium nitrite |
| CA Canada | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | except sodium nitrite |
| BR Brazil | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | with exception of sodium nitrite |
| AR Argentina | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | with exception of sodium nitrite |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
Inorganic nitrites, with exception of sodium nitrite 무기 나이트라이트(소듐나이트라이트 제외)
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). It is not a general ban; see the condition on the ingredient page.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 무기 나이트라이트(소듐나이트라이트 제외).
CAS 14797-65-0 (from official records).