Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Also known as: beta-d-Glucan, (1->3)-, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt, Carboxymethylglucan, UNII-2YGO1190AP
INCI: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETA-GLUCAN
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan (CAS 9050-93-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, antioxidant, skin conditioning (film-forming), binding, viscosity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Humectant, antioxidant, skin conditioning (film-forming), binding, viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Cleaning agent
Viscosity modifier
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
beta-d-Glucan, (1->3)-, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt
Carboxymethylglucan
UNII-2YGO1190AP
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Cleaning agent
Binder
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Assessment: This chemical has been assessed as a component of dermal cosmetic products at concentrations no more than 0.005%. This chemical is not to be used in topical products intended for the eye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan allowed in the EU?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan do in cosmetics?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan functions as: Humectant, antioxidant, skin conditioning (film-forming), binding, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9050-93-5.
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