Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan

INCI: HYDROLYZED BETA-GLUCAN

CAS Number
53238-80-5 (parent β-glucan); hydrolyzed form not separately assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation of dry powder may be irritating in manufacturing settings; no systemic toxicity concerns at cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation of dry powder may be irritating in manufacturing settings; no systemic toxicity concerns at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan?

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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