Is Pullulan safe in cosmetics?
Pullulan has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pullulan
Also known as: Pullulan [NF]
INCI: PULLULAN
Pullulan (CAS 9057-02-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former; anti-pollution barrier; skin-tightening agent; biodegradable. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.5–5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
Function
Film former; anti-pollution barrier; skin-tightening agent; biodegradable polysaccharide; PM2.5 adhesion shield; instant lifting effect via film tension
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.5–5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; no FDA restrictions; used in masks, serums, and primers for tightening and film-forming effects; FDA food approval (GRAS) supports safety profile
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pullulan.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Film former
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Pullulan — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
anti-pollution
film-former
pm-adhesion-shield
biodegradable
skin-tightening
fermentation-derived
polysaccharide
physical-barrier
breathable-film
clean-label
jecfa_safe
Known Synonyms
Pullulan [NF]
Chemical Function
Film former
Binder
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: An obligation to provide information applies. The obligation is: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a form that does not meet the polymer of low concern (PLC) criteria
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Pullulan
E Number
E1204
ADI
NOT SPECIFIED mg/kg bw
Food Category
emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pullulan allowed in the EU?
Pullulan EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5–5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pullulan do in cosmetics?
Pullulan functions as: Film former; anti-pollution barrier; skin-tightening agent; biodegradable polysaccharide; PM2.5 adhesion shield; instant lifting effect via film tension. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9057-02-7.
Is Pullulan used outside cosmetics?
Pullulan also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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