Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
EU: Permitted, not listed in any Annex of EC 1223/2009. US: CIR 2019 safe as used; colloidal oatmeal form qualifies as FDA OTC skin protectant per Monograph M016.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oat Beta Glucan safe in cosmetics?
EU: Permitted, not listed in any Annex of EC 1223/2009. US: CIR 2019 safe as used; colloidal oatmeal form qualifies as FDA OTC skin protectant per Monograph M016. The EU classifies Oat Beta Glucan as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Oat Beta Glucan allowed in the EU?
Oat Beta Glucan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Oat Beta Glucan do in cosmetics?
Oat Beta Glucan functions as: Skin conditioning, film forming; immunostimulant. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 160872-27-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Oat Beta Glucan?
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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