Polysaccharide

And)Dextran

Binding, Viscosity Controlling
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Binding, Viscosity Controlling

Purpose

Function

Binding, Viscosity Controlling
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
ConcernNone
Verdict

Dextran is a well-characterised microbial polysaccharide with CIR clearance and no EU annex restrictions. Its high molecular weight confers negligible dermal penetration through intact skin, and no sensitization concerns have been identified for topical cosmetic use.

US Note

GRAS as indirect food additive; Dextran 70 approved OTC ophthalmic demulcent at 0.1%; no cosmetic restrictions. CIR concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Polysaccharide
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.