Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide

INCI: EUGLENA GRACILIS POLYSACCHARIDE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Gel forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Primarily paramylon (ฮฒ-1,3-glucan), a well-characterized Euglena storage polysaccharide with no identified risk substances. Microbiological purity specifications are critical due to biological origin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide safe in cosmetics?

Primarily paramylon (ฮฒ-1,3-glucan), a well-characterized Euglena storage polysaccharide with no identified risk substances. Microbiological purity specifications are critical due to biological origin. The EU classifies Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide allowed in the EU?

Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide do in cosmetics?

Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide functions as: Gel forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide?

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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