Disodium Glycyrrhizate

INCI: DISODIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE

CAS Number
71277-79-7
Function
Skin conditioning – soothing/anti-inflammatory; flavoring agent (licorice-derived glycyrrhizin salt)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted – CIR concluded safe in the current practices of use and concentration; glycyrrhizic acid is GRAS

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

At very high oral doses, glycyrrhizin can cause pseudoaldosteronism (sodium retention, potassium depletion) – not relevant at cosmetic topical use levels. Popular anti-irritant in sensitive-skin formulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Glycyrrhizate safe in cosmetics?

At very high oral doses, glycyrrhizin can cause pseudoaldosteronism (sodium retention, potassium depletion) – not relevant at cosmetic topical use levels. Popular anti-irritant in sensitive-skin formulations. The EU classifies Disodium Glycyrrhizate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Disodium Glycyrrhizate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Glycyrrhizate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Glycyrrhizate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Glycyrrhizate functions as: Skin conditioning – soothing/anti-inflammatory; flavoring agent (licorice-derived glycyrrhizin salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71277-79-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Glycyrrhizate?

adequate 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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