Is Sodium Cinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Cinnamate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Cinnamate
Also known as: EINECS 208-691-2, Fortificar, Sodium 3-phenyl-2-propenoate, UNII-1DKD3Z3E4Y
INCI: SODIUM CINNAMATE
Sodium Cinnamate (CAS 538-42-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative, antimicrobial, masking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Preservative, antimicrobial, masking agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
sodium (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
InChIKey
DXIHILNWDOYYCH-UHDJGPCESA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions; GRAS as food additive
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Cinnamate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Cinnamate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
preservative
Known Synonyms
EINECS 208-691-2
Fortificar
Sodium 3-phenyl-2-propenoate
UNII-1DKD3Z3E4Y
Chemical Function
Biocide
Fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cinnamate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cinnamate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cinnamate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cinnamate functions as: Preservative, antimicrobial, masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 538-42-1.
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