Sodium Cyclamate

INCI: SODIUM CYCLAMATE (PRIMARILY A FOOD ADDITIVE, E952)

CAS Number
139-05-9
Function
Artificial sweetener — not a standard cosmetic functional ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes Prohibited in food (banned 1969) — not approved for cosmetic use either

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Historical bladder cancer concerns (later largely refuted); banned in US food supply since 1969; no established cosmetic use case. If encountered in a cosmetic formulation, question its purpose and regulatory basis

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cyclamate safe in cosmetics?

Historical bladder cancer concerns (later largely refuted); banned in US food supply since 1969; no established cosmetic use case. If encountered in a cosmetic formulation, question its purpose and regulatory basis The EU classifies Sodium Cyclamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Cyclamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cyclamate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cyclamate functions as: Artificial sweetener — not a standard cosmetic functional ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 139-05-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cyclamate?

not established 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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