Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, deodorant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate is the organic salt that conforms to the formula
What does it do?
Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate 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 Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate?
Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate is the organic salt that conforms to the formula
Is Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Silver Mercaptobenzimidazole Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, deodorant, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 28/10/2019