Sea Salt; Sodium Chloride
(in 65,302 products)

Potential Risk Index®:

ISCE InhaleISCE SwallowISCE ContactISCE Environment
PRI Legend

About:

Functions:
1. Acidity Regulator / Buffering Agent - Changes or maintains the acidity or basicity of food/cosmetics.
2. Antiseptic / Disinfectant - Prevents growth of unwanted microorganisms.
3. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.
4. Gelling Agent / Thickener - Increases the viscosity by thickening the liquid to give it more texture
5. Viscosity Controlling Agent - Maintains or alters the thickness of a liquid, mostly used in cosmetics
Sodium Chloride, also known as common table salt, is a commonly used ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products. It is a natural mineral that is found in seawater and salt mines.
In cosmetics, Sodium Chloride is often used as a thickening agent, to help regulate the viscosity of products such as shampoos and lotions. It is also used to adjust the pH level of products, helping to maintain their stability and effectiveness.
Sodium Chloride is generally considered to be a safe and non-irritating ingredient, making it a popular choice for those with sensitive skin. It is also an inexpensive and effective ingredient, making it a common choice for products across a range of price points.
Overall, Sodium Chloride is a versatile and effective ingredient that can help to improve the performance and stability of cosmetics and personal care products. Whether you are looking for a product that is gentle on your skin or that provides effective results, this ingredient is a great choice for those looking for a natural and effective product.
Recent Findings:
In 2020-2021, the Hong Kong Consumer Council has warned that "excessive intake of sodium would have adverse effects on health and increase the risk of high blood pressure".
Fun Facts:
-Sodium chloride is one of the most abundant minerals on earth.
-In the Middle Ages, salt was so expensive it was sometimes referred to as “white gold”.
-Consumption of too much salt can be deadly – you need to take about 1 gram of salt per kilogram of weight to die and this was used as a method of ritual suicide in China – especially amongst the nobility as salt was so expensive.
Scientific References:
Regulatory References:
1. Hong Kong Consumer Council 2020-2021 Annual Report
- Report: Improving Product Quality and Safety, p33

Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):

1. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

Potential Health Concerns For:

1. Adenocarcinoma (PubMed ID:7821872)
2. Cardiomegaly (PubMed ID:17325658)
3. Choledochal Cyst (PubMed ID:18988797)
4. Coma (PubMed ID:5067144)
5. Edema (PubMed ID:5067144)
6. Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials (PubMed ID:7706905)
7. Fetal Death (PubMed ID:5067144)
8. Hyperalgesia (PubMed ID:27231091)
9. Hyperemia (PubMed ID:10564113)
10. Hypertension (PubMed ID:10826407)
11. Hypertension, Renal (PubMed ID:33338514)
12. Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular (PubMed ID:33338514)
13. Kidney Diseases (PubMed ID:19841131)
14. Pain (PubMed ID:14981739)
15. Proteinuria (PubMed ID:2369495)
16. Seizures (PubMed ID:5067144)
17. Stomach Diseases (PubMed ID:11567657)
18. Stomach Neoplasms (PubMed ID:16646055)
19. Vascular Remodeling (PubMed ID:27678262)
20. Water Intoxication (PubMed ID:5067144)

Potential Health Benefits For:

1. Acute Kidney Injury (PubMed ID:16878259)
2. Arrhythmias, Cardiac (PubMed ID:3372179)
3. Death (PubMed ID:33901602)
4. Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions (PubMed ID:2586007)
5. Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic (PubMed ID:6407273)
6. Hypercalcemia (PubMed ID:8483820)
7. Hyponatremia (PubMed ID:16633772)
8. Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous (PubMed ID:9499605)
9. Polyuria (PubMed ID:20649851)
10. Sick Sinus Syndrome (PubMed ID:2790295)
11. Tachycardia, Ventricular (PubMed ID:2790295)
12. Ventricular Fibrillation (PubMed ID:10823730)

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