Is Glucosyl Ceramide safe in cosmetics?
Glucosyl Ceramide has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glucosyl Ceramide
INCI: GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE
Glucosyl Ceramide (CAS 85187-36-4 (glycosphingolipid-class identifier)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent, barrier repair. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
85187-36-4 (glycosphingolipid-class identifier)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent, barrier repair
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel determined ceramides (including glucosyl ceramide) safe as used in cosmetics, with the caveat that bovine CNS-derived materials are prohibited per 21 CFR 700.27
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glucosyl Ceramide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glucosyl Ceramide.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glucosyl Ceramide allowed in the EU?
Glucosyl Ceramide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glucosyl Ceramide do in cosmetics?
Glucosyl Ceramide functions as: Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent, barrier repair. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85187-36-4 (glycosphingolipid-class identifier).
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