Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered safe at typical cosmetic use levels; well-established pharmaceutical safety profile as meglumine. Also known as meglumine or N-methyl-D-glucamine; derived from D-glucose where the aldehyde oxygen is replaced by a methylamino group; serves as a versatile base for salt formation with organic acids
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylglucamine safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered safe at typical cosmetic use levels; well-established pharmaceutical safety profile as meglumine. Also known as meglumine or N-methyl-D-glucamine; derived from D-glucose where the aldehyde oxygen is replaced by a methylamino group; serves as a versatile base for salt formation with organic acids The EU classifies Methylglucamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylglucamine allowed in the EU?
Methylglucamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylglucamine do in cosmetics?
Methylglucamine functions as: Skin conditioning, pH adjusting/buffering, base for organic acid salts. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6284-40-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylglucamine?
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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