NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Licorice extract

Also known as: EINECS 272-837-1, FEMA No. 2628, FEMA No. 2629, FEMA No. 2630, Licorice extract (Glycyrrhiza spp.) (+3 more)

CAS 68916-91-6

Licorice extract (CAS 68916-91-6) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
1
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 11 fields
Name
Licorice extract
CAS Number
68916-91-6
DTXSID
DTXSID5040170
Synonyms
EINECS 272-837-1FEMA No. 2628FEMA No. 2629FEMA No. 2630Licorice extract (Glycyrrhiza spp.)Licorice root extractLicorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.)Glycyrrhizae

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 5 records
Softener and conditionerHumectantFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 1 of 1 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
1500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB

Showing 1 of 1 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Skin Conditioning
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Licorice extract?

Licorice extract has 1 NOAEL study in the database. The lowest reported value is 1500 mg/kg bw/day via oral in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.

What regulatory lists include Licorice extract?

Licorice extract appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Licorice extract used in cosmetics?

Yes, Licorice extract is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Licorice extract come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Licorice extract used outside industrial chemicals?

Licorice extract also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.