Is Arachidyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?
Arachidyl Glucoside has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Arachidyl Glucoside
Arachidyl Glucoside (CAS 100231-68-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-icosoxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
InChIKey
DHFUFHYLYSCIJY-WSGIOKLISA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel concluded alkyl glucosides including Arachidyl Glucoside are safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating. Not derived from peanuts; no peanut allergy concern.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arachidyl Glucoside.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier,liquid_crystal_former", "chemical_type": "alkyl_polyglucoside", "HLB_value": "10.5", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "10-12", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "1-3", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "31", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "35", "foam_formation": "moderate", "foam_stabili…
surfactant
{"cas_number": "144760-104-4", "surfactant_type": "nonionic", "chemical_class": "glucoside", "charge_at_use_ph": "neutral", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.12711649664580177", "hlb_value": "11.232923572688291", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "127", "foam_quality": "light", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "82", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "5.667405102484833", "oil_emulsification_capacity…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Arachidyl Glucoside.
Regulatory Flags
sugar-based
mild-emulsifier
cir-approved
not-peanut-derived
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arachidyl Glucoside allowed in the EU?
Arachidyl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arachidyl Glucoside do in cosmetics?
Arachidyl Glucoside functions as: Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100231-68-3.
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