Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan

INCI: MAGNESIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETA-GLUCAN

CAS Number
1409932-89-3
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed. Not restricted or prohibited

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Well-tolerated; beta-glucans are generally considered safe and beneficial for sensitive/irritated skin. No significant adverse effects reported. Magnesium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of beta-glucan; commercially available as CM-Glucan Forte (Mibelle AG Biochemistry). A polysaccharide engineered specifically to soothe irritated skin and reduce inflammation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan safe in cosmetics?

Well-tolerated; beta-glucans are generally considered safe and beneficial for sensitive/irritated skin. No significant adverse effects reported. Magnesium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of beta-glucan; commercially available as CM-Glucan Forte (Mibelle AG Biochemistry). A polysaccharide engineered specifically to soothe irritated skin and reduce inflammation The EU classifies Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan allowed in the EU?

Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan do in cosmetics?

Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1409932-89-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan?

not established 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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