Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not a dangerous substance according to GHS; not expected to be an eye irritant; well-documented immunomodulatory properties with adequate margin of safety. Ensure claims compliance and confirm purity specs exclude residual yeast proteins for severely atopic users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Faex Beta-Glucan safe in cosmetics?
Not a dangerous substance according to GHS; not expected to be an eye irritant; well-documented immunomodulatory properties with adequate margin of safety. Ensure claims compliance and confirm purity specs exclude residual yeast proteins for severely atopic users. The EU classifies Faex Beta-Glucan as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Faex Beta-Glucan allowed in the EU?
Faex Beta-Glucan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Faex Beta-Glucan do in cosmetics?
Faex Beta-Glucan functions as: Skin conditioning, moisturizing, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53238-80-5 (yeast β-glucan).
What is the Margin of Safety for Faex Beta-Glucan?
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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