Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

INCI: HYDROLYZED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS

CAS Number
156715-51-4
Function
Humectant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700โ€“740

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal origin possible (chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid sources) โ€” verify supply chain for BSE/TSE compliance and COSMOS eligibility. Biotechnological alternatives exist.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans safe in cosmetics?

Animal origin possible (chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid sources) โ€” verify supply chain for BSE/TSE compliance and COSMOS eligibility. Biotechnological alternatives exist. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans functions as: Humectant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 156715-51-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans?

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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