Candida Utilis Cell Wall

INCI: CANDIDA UTILIS CELL WALL

CAS Number
None individually assigned for cosmetic-grade cell wall isolate
Function
Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes YELLOW

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

β-glucans can trigger innate immune responses at high concentrations, relevant for damaged or compromised skin. Manufacturing kill step above 50°C confirmed to eliminate viable cells. Different species from pathogenic C. albicans with BSL-1 classification.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candida Utilis Cell Wall safe in cosmetics?

β-glucans can trigger innate immune responses at high concentrations, relevant for damaged or compromised skin. Manufacturing kill step above 50°C confirmed to eliminate viable cells. Different species from pathogenic C. albicans with BSL-1 classification. The EU classifies Candida Utilis Cell Wall as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Candida Utilis Cell Wall allowed in the EU?

Candida Utilis Cell Wall EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Candida Utilis Cell Wall do in cosmetics?

Candida Utilis Cell Wall functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None individually assigned for cosmetic-grade cell wall isolate.

What is the Margin of Safety for Candida Utilis Cell Wall?

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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