Is GLUCOMANNAN safe in cosmetics?
GLUCOMANNAN has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
UV Filter / Sunscreen
GLUCOMANNAN
GLUCOMANNAN (CAS 76081-94-2) is a cosmetic uv filter / sunscreen functioning as Humectant, viscosity control agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 76081-94-2 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Humectant, viscosity control agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe); GRN No. 407. FDA determined glucomannan qualifies as dietary fiber (January 2020). Not listed as prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR 700. EPA exemption from pesticide tolerance requirements established 2018 (CAS 37220-17-0).
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for GLUCOMANNAN.
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for GLUCOMANNAN.
Regulatory Flags
eu-unrestricted
cir-approved
no-sccs-opinion
gras-fda
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLUCOMANNAN allowed in the EU?
GLUCOMANNAN EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does GLUCOMANNAN do in cosmetics?
GLUCOMANNAN functions as: Humectant, viscosity control agent. It is classified as a UV Filter / Sunscreen in our database. CAS number: 76081-94-2.
Compliance Tools
Check GLUCOMANNAN compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Ingredient Decoder
Paste a full ingredient list for instant analysis
82 Allergen Checker
Check for EU declarable fragrance allergens
Substance Compliance
Check compliance across multiple jurisdictions
MoS Calculator
Calculate Margin of Safety using SCCS methodology
Heavy Metal Limits
Compare limits across jurisdictions
Related Ingredients
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M)
Excellent
Same category
UV filter
Saccharide Isomerate
Excellent
Same category
UV Filter
Sulisobenzone (Benzophenone-4)
Excellent
Same category
UV Filter
Amiloxate
Good
Same category
UV Filter
Amiloxate (Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate)
Good
Same category
Antioxidant
Benzophenone-4
Good
Same category
UV Filter
1-Methylhydantoin-2-imide (Creatinine)
Excellent
Similar safety
Skin conditioning (skin brightening/l...
2,6-Dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol (Dihydromyrcenol)
Excellent
Similar safety
Fragrance (perfuming), masking
2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™)
Excellent
Similar safety
Fragrance (rich woody, orris/iris roo...
2-Hydroxypropylcarbamato Amodimethicone
Excellent
Similar safety
Hair conditioning; modified aminosili...
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Excellent
Similar safety
Softener and conditioner
3 O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Excellent
Similar safety
Antioxidant; tyrosinase inhibitor; me...
GLYCERETH-17 POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
Good
Browse nearby
Emulsion Stabilising
GLYCERYL DIHYDROXYSTEARATE
Good
Browse nearby
Skin Conditioning - Emollient
GLYCERYL HYDROXYPROPYL STEARDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Good
Browse nearby
Hair Conditioning
Is GLUCOMANNAN in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for GLUCOMANNAN in your formulation.