Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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