Psicose

INCI: PSICOSE

CAS Number
551-68-8
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS as food substance (FDA GRAS Notice 828); permitted in cosmetics with no restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

None significant; safe as used in cosmetics per CIR review of monosaccharide class

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Psicose safe in cosmetics?

None significant; safe as used in cosmetics per CIR review of monosaccharide class The EU classifies Psicose as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Psicose allowed in the EU?

Psicose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Psicose do in cosmetics?

Psicose functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 551-68-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Psicose?

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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