Is Molasses safe in cosmetics?
Molasses has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Molasses
Also known as: Beet molasses, Beet Sugar Molasses, EINECS 270-698-1, Molasses, beet
INCI: MOLASSES
Molasses (CAS 68476-78-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; also has GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status in food, supporting its safety profile in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Molasses.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Molasses.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Beet molasses
Beet Sugar Molasses
EINECS 270-698-1
Molasses, beet
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Molasses allowed in the EU?
Molasses EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Molasses do in cosmetics?
Molasses functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68476-78-8.
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