Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
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 Extract is an extract of the balsamic resin of the Benzoin, Styrax benzoin, Styracaceae
What does it do?
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract 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
EU regulatory status
Styrax Benzoin Resin 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 Resin Extract?
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Styrax Benzoin Extract is an extract of the balsamic resin of the Benzoin, Styrax benzoin, Styracaceae
Is Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract do in cosmetic products?
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract is 84929-79-3.
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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