MANNITOL

MANNITOL

INCI MANNITOLEC number 200-711-8Role Skin conditioning

Mannitol is a sugar of plant or synthetic origin. It acts as a humectant by retaining water in the formulation and the skin, and as a binder to improve the cohesion of ingredients.

Skin conditioningPerfuming
EU nomenclature

Food additive

E421

E number assigned in the European nomenclature of food additives (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008).

Ingredient

Roles & functions

Skin conditioning — Keeps the skin in good condition and protects it; improves its comfort.

Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.

Humectant — Attracts and retains water to help maintain hydration.

Binding — Binds together the ingredients of a solid formula (powder, stick).

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

174
products listed
Most frequent categoriesCleansers & makeup removers · Sun protection · Hydration · Sun care · Anti-aging
Most frequent brandsBioderma · Esthederm · Eucerin · Merci Handy · SVR
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