Bacillus Licheniformis Exopolysaccharides
INCI: BACILLUS LICHENIFORMIS EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published cosmetic safety data. B. licheniformis is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for certain food applications, which provides some safety context. No SCCS opinion.. Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by B. licheniformis consist of galactose, glucose, and mannose in substrate-dependent ratios. Studies demonstrate antioxidant and antibacterial activity. These biopolymers can function as film-forming agents and humectants in formulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bacillus Licheniformis Exopolysaccharides safe in cosmetics?
Limited published cosmetic safety data. B. licheniformis is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for certain food applications, which provides some safety context. No SCCS opinion.. Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by B. licheniformis consist of galactose, glucose, and mannose in substrate-dependent ratios. Studies demonstrate antioxidant and antibacterial activity. These biopolymers can function as film-forming agents and humectants in formulation. The EU classifies Bacillus Licheniformis Exopolysaccharides as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Bacillus Licheniformis Exopolysaccharides allowed in the EU?
Bacillus Licheniformis Exopolysaccharides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bacillus Licheniformis Exopolysaccharides do in cosmetics?
Bacillus Licheniformis Exopolysaccharides functions as: Skin conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned for the exopolysaccharide fraction (organism CAS: 68038-66-4).
What is the Margin of Safety for Bacillus Licheniformis Exopolysaccharides?
not established 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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