Ingredient Dictionary

LEVAN

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 2 list it before the 1% line and 1 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

3 of 3 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

Levan is polyfructose produced by enzymatic action on sucrose

Cosmetic roles

Protects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING

Safety & regulatory references

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

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name レバン: 本品は、スクロースの酵素作用により生成されるポリフルクトースである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

LEVANINCI레반Korean label name (MFDS standard)レバンJapanese labelling name

CAS No.chemical registry number: 9013-95-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID301021725

What products actually use it for

What the 2 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Film former1
Humectant1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard