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.
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.