Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1

INCI: ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE-1

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (derived from Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, CAS 27707-45-5)
Function
Skin conditioning, cleansing, smoothing, prebiotic
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; widely used in microbiome-targeting formulations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Biodegradable, non-irritating, and suitable for sensitive skin applications.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1 safe in cosmetics?

Biodegradable, non-irritating, and suitable for sensitive skin applications. The EU classifies Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1 as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1 allowed in the EU?

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1 do in cosmetics?

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1 functions as: Skin conditioning, cleansing, smoothing, prebiotic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (derived from Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, CAS 27707-45-5).

What is the Margin of Safety for Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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