Styrax Benzoin Gum
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Styrax Benzoin Gum is a balsamic resin obtained from the Benzoin, Styrax benzoin, Styracaceae. It is a product which may contain resin acids and their esters, terpenes, and oxidation or polymerisation products of these terpenes
What does it do?
Styrax Benzoin Gum is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Styrax Benzoin Gum 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?
Styrax Benzoin Gum is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Styrax Benzoin Gum is a balsamic resin obtained from the Benzoin, Styrax benzoin, Styracaceae. It is a product which may contain resin acids and their esters, terpenes, and oxidation or polymerisation products of these terpenes
Is Styrax Benzoin Gum allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Styrax Benzoin Gum is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Styrax Benzoin Gum do in cosmetic products?
Styrax Benzoin Gum is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Styrax Benzoin Gum?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Styrax Benzoin Gum is 9000-05-9 / 9000-72-0.
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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