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INCI name

DENATONIUM BENZOATE

Denatonium benzoate

DenaturantFragrancereviewed

An intensely bitter substance used to denature alcohol.

What it is

Denatonium benzoate is a quaternary ammonium salt known for its very bitter taste. CosIng lists it as a denaturant and fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Typically present in products containing denatured alcohol (Alcohol Denat.), such as toners, perfumes, deodorants, hair sprays and gels.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

It is usually used in very small amounts, so it tends to appear towards the end of the list.

Functions

Denaturant
Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (75)

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