Sodium Saccharin
A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, oral care in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide, sodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Saccharin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Flavouring
adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
EU regulatory status
Sodium Saccharin 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 Sodium Saccharin?
Sodium Saccharin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide, sodium salt
Is Sodium Saccharin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Saccharin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Saccharin do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Saccharin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, oral care.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Saccharin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Saccharin is 128-44-9 / 6155-57-3.
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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