murphySodium Iodate
AKA: 7681-55-2, Natriumjodat, Iodic acid, Sodium salt, Sodium iodate (NaIO3), Iodic acid (HIO3), NaIO3
Synthetic
Preservative
Not Clean
OriginSodium iodate is synthesized from iodine compounds and sodium salts through oxidation reactions. It is produced by oxidizing iodide solutions with strong oxidizing agents like chlorine or hydrogen peroxide.
Sodium Iodate is a cosmetic ingredient used as preservative. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Solubility Solubility in water: 9 g/100 cc @ 20 °C; 34 g/100 cc @ 100 °C; soluble in acetic acid; insol in alcohol
Formula
INaO3
Mol. Weight
197.89
CAS #
7681-55-2
Form
Powder
State
White solid; [Hawley] White powder; ]MSDSonline]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Preserves Formula
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Prevents microbial growth
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR