Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract

INCI: LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA BALSAM EXTRACT

CAS Number
8046-19-3 (EINECS 232-458-4) [^1_2]
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.6%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” listed in 21 CFR 172.510 (natural flavoring); no specific cosmetic restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Composition contains cinnamic acid (5โ€“15%), styracin (5โ€“10%), benzyl cinnamate, and vanillin traces; mandatory fragrance allergen declaration required; crude gums explicitly prohibited by IFRA; Honduras Storax historically showed fewer sensitization reactions than Asian Storax.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract safe in cosmetics?

Composition contains cinnamic acid (5โ€“15%), styracin (5โ€“10%), benzyl cinnamate, and vanillin traces; mandatory fragrance allergen declaration required; crude gums explicitly prohibited by IFRA; Honduras Storax historically showed fewer sensitization reactions than Asian Storax. The EU classifies Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract allowed in the EU?

Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.6%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract do in cosmetics?

Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8046-19-3 (EINECS 232-458-4) [^1_2].

What is the Margin of Safety for Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract?

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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