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BETA-GLUCAN

Clinical evidence
  • Dryness C
Amount studies used
0.1–1%
When
morning and evening
Irritation
low

Grades were set by reading this ingredient’s studies. They describe the ingredient, not every product that contains it.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

8 products state the amountmedian 0.006%0% at or above the amount studies used (0.1–1%)

  • under 0.01% 5
  • 0.01–0.1% 3
  • 0.1–1% 0
  • 1% or more 0

Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.

Of the products containing it, 307 list it before the 1% line and 760 after it (usually 1% or less).

Where no amount is stated, a product listing it early reaches the study amount about 37% of the time, one listing it late about 4%.

Clinical evidence grade by skin concern

C
uncontrolled or multi-ingredient studies

Products using this ingredient

12 of 1,066 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 1,066

Definition

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of β(1-3), β(1-4), and β(1-6) linked glucose units

Cosmetic roles

Skin conditioning not covered aboveSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSAdds bulkBULKING

Points to consider

Considered highly safe for topical use. Non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Rare reactions are uncommon.

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharides as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name グルカン: 本品は、グルコースがβ-1,3グルコシド結合した多糖類である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name β-グルカン: 本品は、グルコースがβ(1-3)、β(1-4)及びβ(1-6)結合した多糖類である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

BETA-GLUCANINCI베타-글루칸Korean label name (MFDS standard)BETAGLUCANSynonymβ-グルカンJapanese labelling nameグルカンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
1439905-58-4
CAS No.chemical registry number
1439905-58-4 / 53238-80-5 / 55965-23-6
CAS No.chemical registry number
51052-65-4
CAS No.chemical registry number
53238-80-5
CAS No.chemical registry number
55965-23-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
258-443-2
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
258-443-2 / 310-127-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
310-127-6

Related literature

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