Disodium Glycyrrhizate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
.alpha.-D-Glucopyranosiduronic acid (3.beta., 20.beta.)-20 -carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-0-.beta.-D-glucopyranurosyl-, disodium salt
What does it do?
Disodium Glycyrrhizate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Disodium Glycyrrhizate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Disodium Glycyrrhizate?
Disodium Glycyrrhizate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. .alpha.-D-Glucopyranosiduronic acid (3.beta., 20.beta.)-20 -carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-0-.beta.-D-glucopyranurosyl-, disodium salt
Is Disodium Glycyrrhizate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Glycyrrhizate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Glycyrrhizate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Glycyrrhizate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Disodium Glycyrrhizate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Glycyrrhizate is 71277-79-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010