Is Styrax Benzoin Gum safe in cosmetics?
Styrax Benzoin Gum has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Styrax Benzoin Gum
Also known as: Resins, gum benzoin, Benzoin (resin), Benzoin gum, Gum benjamin, Gums and Mucilages, benzoin (+14 more)
INCI: STYRAX BENZOIN GUM
Styrax Benzoin Gum (CAS 9000-05-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance, film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; recognized as natural resin in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Styrax Benzoin Gum.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Deodorizer
Film former
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Styrax Benzoin Gum.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
jecfa_concern
Known Synonyms
Resins, gum benzoin
Benzoin (resin)
Benzoin gum
Gum benjamin
Gums and Mucilages, benzoin
Gums, gum benzoin
Resin benjamin
Resin benzoin
Resins, benzoin
Sumatra gum benzoin
Benzoin gum, Sumatra
Benzoin Malasia
Benzoin resinoid
Benzoin resinoid, Siam
Benzoin Siam
Benzoin Sumatra
Gum benzoin, Sumatra
Hyperabsolute benzoin, Siam
Styrax benzoin
Chemical Function
Film former
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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