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Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract

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

What is it?

Gum Benzoin; Gum Benzoin, Sumatra. Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract is an extract of the balsamic resin obtained from the Benzoin, Styrax benzoin, Styracaceae

What does it do?

Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract 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 Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract?

Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Gum Benzoin; Gum Benzoin, Sumatra. Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract is an extract of the balsamic resin obtained from the Benzoin, Styrax benzoin, Styracaceae

Is Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract do in cosmetic products?

Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract is 9000-05-9.

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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: 02/03/2011