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Flavoring Agent

SODIUM SACCHARIN

CAS 128-44-9 / 6155-57-3 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An artificial sweetener used in toothpaste and oral care. Earlier rodent cancer concern was reversed — now considered safe for human use by IARC and EU.

Function

FRAGRANCEORAL CAREFLAVOURING

Skin benefits

  • Sweetens flavor
  • Improves palatability

Known concerns

  • Old IARC concern downgraded to safe
  • Not used in leave-on cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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