Alpha-Glucan
INCI: ALPHA-GLUCAN
CAS 9012-72-0
alpha-Glucan is a highly branched, cyclic polysaccaride produced by the action of branching enzyme on starch. It consists of 500 to 2000 glucopyranose units
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
alpha-Glucan is a highly branched, cyclic polysaccaride produced by the action of branching enzyme on starch. It consists of 500 to 2000 glucopyranose units
Purpose
Function
Skin Conditioning, Film Forming, Humectant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL900 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
natural-origin
Verdict
Biologically inert polysaccharide from yeast or plant origin with no significant safety concerns.
US Note
Not restricted by FDA; no specific cosmetic regulation
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Ratings
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