Gluconic Acid
INCI: GLUCONIC ACID
CAS 526-95-4 EC 208-401-4
D-gluconic acid
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
D-gluconic acid
Purpose
Function
Exfoliant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration50%
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL4100 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
epa_safer_alternativefda_food_additive
Verdict
Good safety profile with established use as an exfoliant; generally considered safe for cosmetic applications.
US Note
CIR: S - IJT 38(S1):5-38, 2019
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