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Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Styrax; Storax; Sweet Gum. Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract is an extract of the gum exudate obtained from the trunk of the American Styrax, Liquidambar styraciflua L., Hamamelidaceae

What does it do?

Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 181). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract?

Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Styrax; Storax; Sweet Gum. Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract is an extract of the gum exudate obtained from the trunk of the American Styrax, Liquidambar styraciflua L., Hamamelidaceae

Is Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract do in cosmetic products?

Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Liquidambar Styraciflua Balsam Extract is 94891-28-8 / 8046-19-3.

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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