Denatonium Benzoate
Denatonium Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a denaturant, fragrance agent. It is used in 106 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 12 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | DENATONIUM BENZOATE |
| Function | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 3734-33-6 |
| EC number | 223-095-2 |
| Prevalence | 106 products (0.11% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Fragrance |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 12 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,900 |
Used in
Fragrances 20.8%Nail Care 19.8%Body Washes 11.3%Facial Treatments 6.6%Dry Shampoos 5.7%Hair Sprays 5.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Denatonium Benzoate do in skincare?
- Denatonium Benzoate functions as a denaturant, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Denatonium Benzoate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Denatonium Benzoate?
- It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (20.8% of its uses).
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