Potassium Glycyrrhizinate
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-O-.beta.-D-glucopyranuronosyl-, potassium salt
What does it do?
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate 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
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate 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 Potassium Glycyrrhizinate?
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate 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-O-.beta.-D-glucopyranuronosyl-, potassium salt
Is Potassium Glycyrrhizinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Glycyrrhizinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Glycyrrhizinate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Glycyrrhizinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Glycyrrhizinate is 68039-19-0.
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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