Is Sodium Hinokitiol safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Hinokitiol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Hinokitiol
INCI: SODIUM HINOKITIOL
Sodium Hinokitiol (CAS 14009-83-9 (sodium salt of hinokitiol / β-thujaplicin)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Preservative-boosting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
14009-83-9 (sodium salt of hinokitiol / β-thujaplicin)
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Function
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Preservative-boosting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
preservative
ifra_fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Hinokitiol allowed in the EU?
Sodium Hinokitiol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Hinokitiol do in cosmetics?
Sodium Hinokitiol functions as: Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Preservative-boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 14009-83-9 (sodium salt of hinokitiol / β-thujaplicin).
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