Glycosyl Trehalose

INCI: GLYCOSYL TREHALOSE

CAS Number
No single CAS assigned (enzymatic product — α-1,1-glucosidic-linked glucose/trehalose polymer)
Function
Humectant, moisturizing, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; trehalose is GRAS as food additive

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Glycosyl trehalose is a permitted humectant with excellent safety profile, low absorption, no sensitization risk, and adequate margin of safety for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycosyl Trehalose safe in cosmetics?

Glycosyl trehalose is a permitted humectant with excellent safety profile, low absorption, no sensitization risk, and adequate margin of safety for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Glycosyl Trehalose as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glycosyl Trehalose allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glycosyl Trehalose do in cosmetics?

Glycosyl Trehalose functions as: Humectant, moisturizing, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (enzymatic product — α-1,1-glucosidic-linked glucose/trehalose polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycosyl Trehalose?

adequate 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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