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Calcium Nitrite

Korean: 칼슘나이트라이트 · CAS 13780-06-8 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Calcium 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.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited 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 CanadaProhibited only in certain forms or uses except sodium nitrite
BR BrazilProhibited only in certain forms or uses with exception of sodium nitrite
AR ArgentinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses with exception of sodium nitrite

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

Calcium Nitrite 칼슘나이트라이트

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Calcium Nitrite banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Calcium Nitrite banned in South Korea?

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.

Is Calcium Nitrite allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Calcium Nitrite called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 칼슘나이트라이트.

What is the CAS number of Calcium Nitrite?

CAS 13780-06-8 (from official records).

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