Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide molecular structurePubChem

5+ year old children • Skin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Sodium Hydroxide?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Sodium Hydroxide is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For school-age children (5 years and older): when sodium hydroxide is in regular skin products it is usually at very low levels and is safe if the product is made for skin and has a skin-friendly pH. Sodium hydroxide itself is a strong chemical that can burn if concentrated.

✅What to Do

Choose products labeled for skin use and pH-balanced. Don’t use products meant for hair relaxing, heavy cleaning, or industrial use on children. Do a small patch test (inside forearm) first. Keep products away from eyes and mouth. If the child has redness, stinging, or any sign of a burn, rinse well and stop using the product. Seek medical care for severe or lasting reactions.

⚠️Warnings

Avoid any product that lists high concentration or says it’s for professional or industrial use — those may cause burns. Watch for skin redness, blisters, strong burning, eye pain, coughing or trouble breathing after contact. Safety and restriction notes come from government and industry safety reviews and rules including European cosmetics regulations, Cosmetic Ingredient Review panels, Environment Canada evaluations, the U.S. National Library of Medicine and U.S. regulatory guidance (FDA/EPA) which flag handling hazards, irritation risk, and use limits.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Banned: This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics in some regions. The EU cosmetics rules list limits on its use, and industry safety reviewers say it can only be used safely at certain low concentrations or when specially handled.
Organ Risk: Authorities have flagged possible harm to organs with repeated or high exposures. A national health agency classified it as expected to be toxic or harmful and gave it a medium human-health priority, and a U.S. assessment found toxic effects in animal studies. There is also limited evidence of breathing-related toxicity noted by a medical literature source.
Asthma: There is limited evidence that breathing in this chemical can hurt the lungs or airways. Medical literature notes possible respiratory toxicity, so it could make breathing problems worse if a child is exposed to vapor or mist.

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Alternative Names for Sodium Hydroxide

This ingredient may also be listed as:

sodium hydroxideCHEMBL2105794SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 40% SOLUTIONCTK0H4682SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID [UN1823] [CORROSIVE]Q102769SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PELLETS, TRACE METALS GRADE 99.99%J-005935SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION [UN1824] [CORROSIVE]SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TECHNICAL, 30% SOLUTION IN WATERSODIUM HYDROXIDE, 10.0N STANDARDIZED SOLUTIONSODIUM HYDROXIDE

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Products Containing Sodium Hydroxide

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Sodium Hydroxide or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Sodium Hydroxide

Is this kid-friendly to use Sodium Hydroxide?

Yes, Sodium Hydroxide is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the banned risks of Sodium Hydroxide for children?

Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries.

What are the organ risk risks of Sodium Hydroxide for children?

May harm organs like liver, kidneys, or lungs with repeated use.

What are the asthma risks of Sodium Hydroxide for children?

Can make breathing issues like asthma worse in babies and kids.

What products contain Sodium Hydroxide?

Sodium Hydroxide is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Sodium Hydroxide?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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