Is potassium nitrite safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Potassium Nitrite has been flagged by IARC + WHO as a same nitrosamine concern as sodium nitrite concern (HIGH risk level). onlyonlywholefood has found it in 0 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain potassium nitrite?

We have identified 0 products containing potassium nitrite. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlywholefood.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

High Concern

Potassium Nitrite

Flagged by IARC + WHO as a same nitrosamine concern as sodium nitrite concern

What it is

Potassium Nitrite is a cosmetic ingredient flagged by IARC + WHO as a same nitrosamine concern as sodium nitrite concern.

No products in our database currently contain this ingredient.

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