Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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