Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns. Source-dependent purity (yeast vs. oat vs. mushroom); ensure absence of mycotoxins in fungal-derived grades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glucan (Beta-Glucan) safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns. Source-dependent purity (yeast vs. oat vs. mushroom); ensure absence of mycotoxins in fungal-derived grades. The EU classifies Glucan (Beta-Glucan) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Glucan (Beta-Glucan) allowed in the EU?
Glucan (Beta-Glucan) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glucan (Beta-Glucan) do in cosmetics?
Glucan (Beta-Glucan) functions as: Skin conditioning, moisturizing, skin protectant, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9041-22-9; also 26874-89-5, 53238-80-7, 1439905-58-4 (depending on source/polymerization).
What is the Margin of Safety for Glucan (Beta-Glucan)?
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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