Is D-Glucan used in cosmetics?
Yes, D-Glucan is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Alpha-Glucan. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Cosmetic Ingredient
D-Glucan
Also known as: D-Glucosan, Fit fiber 80, Glucan, Glucosan, Poly-D-glucan (+4 more)
CAS 9012-72-0
D-Glucan (CAS 9012-72-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference.
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NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
0
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Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
12 fields
Name
D-Glucan
CAS Number
9012-72-0
DTXSID
DTXSID701015861
Synonyms
D-GlucosanFit fiber 80GlucanGlucosanPoly-D-glucanPolyglucanPolyglucosanGLUCAN, D-EINECS No.: 232-739-1
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
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Category
Humectant
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA
1 records
1 food-safety record found.
View full food safety profile →Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the safety data for D-Glucan come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is D-Glucan used outside industrial chemicals?
D-Glucan also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.