Is Glucose Pentaacetate safe in cosmetics?
Glucose Pentaacetate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glucose Pentaacetate
INCI: GLUCOSE PENTAACETATE
Glucose Pentaacetate (CAS 604-68-2 (α-D form) / 604-69-3 (β-D form)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion Stabilising. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 604-68-2 (α-D form) / 604-69-3 (β-D form) →
Function
Emulsion Stabilising
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FEMA 2524; not restricted under 21 CFR §700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glucose Pentaacetate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glucose Pentaacetate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glucose Pentaacetate allowed in the EU?
Glucose Pentaacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glucose Pentaacetate do in cosmetics?
Glucose Pentaacetate functions as: Emulsion Stabilising. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 604-68-2 (α-D form) / 604-69-3 (β-D form).
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