Styrax Benzoin Gum

INCI: STYRAX BENZOIN GUM

CAS Number
9000-05-9
Function
Fragrance, film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; recognized as natural resin in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains EU-listed fragrance allergens (benzyl benzoate, benzyl alcohol, cinnamate esters); must be declared on label if above threshold; IFRA restrictions apply

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Styrax Benzoin Gum safe in cosmetics?

Contains EU-listed fragrance allergens (benzyl benzoate, benzyl alcohol, cinnamate esters); must be declared on label if above threshold; IFRA restrictions apply The EU classifies Styrax Benzoin Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Styrax Benzoin Gum allowed in the EU?

Styrax Benzoin Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Styrax Benzoin Gum do in cosmetics?

Styrax Benzoin Gum functions as: Fragrance, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-05-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Styrax Benzoin Gum?

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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