Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data GHS Classified

Fructose

INCI: FRUCTOSE

CAS Number
57-48-7
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Flavoring Agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS as direct food additive under 21 CFR 184.1866. CIR concluded safe in present practices of use (2019).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Fructose. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 24000 mg/kg bw/day oral swine Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 60000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 105000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 77000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 68000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 68000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 68000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 69000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 40000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 68000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Reproductive COSMOS_DB

GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Short-term Exposure Effects
May cause mechanical irritation.

Expert Verdict

Fructose is a clean cosmetic ingredient with no restrictions in EU or US, GRAS-affirmed, CIR-safe, and eligible for natural certification programs.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fructose safe in cosmetics?

Fructose is a clean cosmetic ingredient with no restrictions in EU or US, GRAS-affirmed, CIR-safe, and eligible for natural certification programs. The EU classifies Fructose as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Fructose allowed in the EU?

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

What does Fructose do in cosmetics?

Fructose functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Flavoring Agent. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 57-48-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Fructose?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Fructose?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Fructose is 24000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in swine. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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