Glycogen

INCI: GLYCOGEN

CAS Number
9005-79-2
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; listed in the PCPC INCI dictionary; permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Enzymatically synthesized variants are high-purity and well-characterized with no significant safety concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycogen safe in cosmetics?

Enzymatically synthesized variants are high-purity and well-characterized with no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Glycogen as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glycogen allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glycogen do in cosmetics?

Glycogen functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-79-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycogen?

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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