Pineapple Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan

INCI: ANANAS COMOSUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT BETA-GLUCAN

CAS Number
Composite ingredient — no single CAS (Ananas comosus fruit extract: 68917-49-7; beta-glucan: 9041-22-9)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; GRAS-adjacent botanical + polysaccharide

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Residual bromelain (protease) activity must be confirmed absent or controlled — can cause irritation/exfoliation at active levels; pH-sensitive stability required.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pineapple Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan safe in cosmetics?

Residual bromelain (protease) activity must be confirmed absent or controlled — can cause irritation/exfoliation at active levels; pH-sensitive stability required. The EU classifies Pineapple Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pineapple Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan allowed in the EU?

Pineapple Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pineapple Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan do in cosmetics?

Pineapple Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Composite ingredient — no single CAS (Ananas comosus fruit extract: 68917-49-7; beta-glucan: 9041-22-9).

What is the Margin of Safety for Pineapple Fruit Extract 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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