Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered safe. As an organic acid magnesium chelate, it has a favorable safety profile similar to magnesium gluconate.. Closely related to magnesium gluconate but derived from glucoheptonic acid (a 7-carbon sugar acid vs. the 6-carbon gluconic acid), providing enhanced chelation capacity and mineral delivery. Functions as both a skin conditioner and a chelating agent to improve formulation stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Glucoheptonate safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered safe. As an organic acid magnesium chelate, it has a favorable safety profile similar to magnesium gluconate.. Closely related to magnesium gluconate but derived from glucoheptonic acid (a 7-carbon sugar acid vs. the 6-carbon gluconic acid), providing enhanced chelation capacity and mineral delivery. Functions as both a skin conditioner and a chelating agent to improve formulation stability. The EU classifies Magnesium Glucoheptonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Glucoheptonate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Glucoheptonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Glucoheptonate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Glucoheptonate functions as: Skin conditioning, chelating. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3 (commonly referenced as a magnesium salt of glucoheptonic acid; CAS databases list variants).
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Glucoheptonate?
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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