Black Strap Powder

INCI: BLACK STRAP POWDER

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin Conditioning (humectant properties from sugar-derived composition). Derived from blackstrap molasses — the final byproduct of sugar refining
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No CIR review. Not on FDA prohibited list. Molasses/sugar derivatives have long cosmetic use history

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Check for sulfite residues (SO₂) if sulfured molasses was used in production as EU Annex III restricts sulfites. Potential microbial growth medium due to high sugar content requires adequate preservation in final formula. Acrylamide contamination possible from Maillard reaction during sugar processing if heated during manufacture.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Strap Powder safe in cosmetics?

Check for sulfite residues (SO₂) if sulfured molasses was used in production as EU Annex III restricts sulfites. Potential microbial growth medium due to high sugar content requires adequate preservation in final formula. Acrylamide contamination possible from Maillard reaction during sugar processing if heated during manufacture. The EU classifies Black Strap Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Black Strap Powder allowed in the EU?

Black Strap Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Black Strap Powder do in cosmetics?

Black Strap Powder functions as: Skin Conditioning (humectant properties from sugar-derived composition). Derived from blackstrap molasses — the final byproduct of sugar refining. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Black Strap Powder?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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