Is Microbial Cellulose safe in cosmetics?
Microbial Cellulose has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Microbial Cellulose
INCI: MICROBIAL CELLULOSE (ALSO TERMED BACTERIAL CELLULOSE / BIOCELLULOSE)
Microbial Cellulose (CAS 9004-34-6 (identical to plant-derived cellulose)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, film forming, binding, bulking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
9004-34-6 (identical to plant-derived cellulose)
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Function
Skin conditioning, film forming, binding, bulking
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - cellulose is not on the prohibited/restricted list. GRAS status for cellulose applies broadly
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Microbial Cellulose.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Microbial Cellulose — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Microbial Cellulose allowed in the EU?
Microbial Cellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Microbial Cellulose do in cosmetics?
Microbial Cellulose functions as: Skin conditioning, film forming, binding, bulking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-34-6 (identical to plant-derived cellulose).
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