Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Glucoheptonic acid is the hydrolyzed open-chain form of Glucoheptonolactone; equilibrates in solution. No standalone HRIPT, dermal absorption, or margin of safety data available. CIR (2022) found insufficient data for the lactone form and did not accept read-across from gluconic acid pathway without manufacturing/impurity data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glucoheptonic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Glucoheptonic acid is the hydrolyzed open-chain form of Glucoheptonolactone; equilibrates in solution. No standalone HRIPT, dermal absorption, or margin of safety data available. CIR (2022) found insufficient data for the lactone form and did not accept read-across from gluconic acid pathway without manufacturing/impurity data. The EU classifies Glucoheptonic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Glucoheptonic Acid allowed in the EU?
Glucoheptonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glucoheptonic Acid do in cosmetics?
Glucoheptonic Acid functions as: Chelating agent; skin conditioning (related to Glucoheptonolactone via hydrolysis). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 23351-80-0 (D-glycero-D-gulo-heptonic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Glucoheptonic Acid?
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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