Trisodium Glycyrrhizate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
20beta-Carboxy-11-oxo-30-nor-olean-12-en-3beta-yl-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranuronosyl-alfa-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid, trisodium salt; Trisodium glycyrrhizate
What does it do?
Trisodium Glycyrrhizate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Trisodium Glycyrrhizate 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 Trisodium Glycyrrhizate?
Trisodium Glycyrrhizate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 20beta-Carboxy-11-oxo-30-nor-olean-12-en-3beta-yl-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranuronosyl-alfa-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid, trisodium salt; Trisodium glycyrrhizate
Is Trisodium Glycyrrhizate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Trisodium Glycyrrhizate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Trisodium Glycyrrhizate do in cosmetic products?
Trisodium Glycyrrhizate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Trisodium Glycyrrhizate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Trisodium Glycyrrhizate is 71277-78-6.
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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