INCI name

SODIUM SACCHARIN

Saccharin sodium

An artificial sweetener.

What it is

Sodium saccharin is the sodium salt of saccharin, a non-sugar sweetener. It masks the bitter or soapy taste of other ingredients.

Where it is used

Found mainly in toothpastes and mouthwashes; also in lip products.

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 used in very small amounts to improve taste.

Functions

Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Oral care: Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
Flavouring: Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (812)

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