Humectant

Black Strap Powder

INCI: BLACK STRAP POWDER
CAS Not assigned
Black Strap Powder is a powder obtained from sugar cane molasses
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Black Strap Powder is a powder obtained from sugar cane molasses

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning (humectant properties from sugar-derived composition). Derived from blackstrap molasses — the final byproduct of sugar refining
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

Check for sulfite residues (SO₂) if sulfured molasses was used in production as EU Annex III restricts sulfites. Potential microbial growth medium due to high sugar content requires adequate preservation in final formula. Acrylamide contamination possible from Maillard reaction during sugar processing if heated during manufacture.

US Note

No CIR review. Not on FDA prohibited list. Molasses/sugar derivatives have long cosmetic use history

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not assigned
INCI
BLACK STRAP POWDER
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026