Is Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan
INCI: HYDROLYZED BETA-GLUCAN
Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan (CAS 53238-80-5 (parent β-glucan); hydrolyzed form not separately assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, humectant, antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
53238-80-5 (parent β-glucan); hydrolyzed form not separately assigned
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Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed in 21 CFR 700.11–700.35 prohibited/restricted substances; CIR reviewed yeast-derived β-glucans as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53238-80-5 (parent β-glucan); hydrolyzed form not separately assigned.
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