Is Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid
INCI: GLUCONOLACTONE AND GLUCONIC ACID
Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid (CAS 90-80-2 (Gluconolactone); 526-95-4 (Gluconic Acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Chelating agent, skin conditioning agent, humectant, polyhydroxy acid exfoliant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 15%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
90-80-2 (Gluconolactone); 526-95-4 (Gluconic Acid)
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Function
Chelating agent, skin conditioning agent, humectant, polyhydroxy acid exfoliant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
15%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe in present practices of use (Final Report, Sept 2022); FDA GRAS for food (21 CFR 184.1318)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid allowed in the EU?
Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 15%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid do in cosmetics?
Gluconolactone / Gluconic Acid functions as: Chelating agent, skin conditioning agent, humectant, polyhydroxy acid exfoliant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90-80-2 (Gluconolactone); 526-95-4 (Gluconic Acid).
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