Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate
INCI: DISODIUM SUCCINOYL GLYCYRRHETINATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR noted glycyrrhizic acid is cytotoxic at high doses and systemic ingestion can have physiological effects (pseudoaldosteronism), but poor dermal absorption mitigates risk. Not phototoxic, not a photosensitizer. EU SCF upper limit of 100 mg/day for oral ingestion does not apply to topical cosmetic use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate safe in cosmetics?
CIR noted glycyrrhizic acid is cytotoxic at high doses and systemic ingestion can have physiological effects (pseudoaldosteronism), but poor dermal absorption mitigates risk. Not phototoxic, not a photosensitizer. EU SCF upper limit of 100 mg/day for oral ingestion does not apply to topical cosmetic use. The EU classifies Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate allowed in the EU?
Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate do in cosmetics?
Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate functions as: Skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7421-40-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate?
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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