Is Oat Beta Glucan safe in cosmetics?
Oat Beta Glucan has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Oat Beta Glucan
INCI: AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT
Oat Beta Glucan (CAS 160872-27-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, film forming; immunostimulant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, film forming; immunostimulant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-safe (2019). When in colloidal oatmeal form at >=0.007%, qualifies as FDA OTC skin protectant under Monograph M016. FDA approved beta-glucan as safe food additive (2009). No cosmetic restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Oat Beta Glucan.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Oat Beta Glucan.
Regulatory Flags
high-molecular-weight
skin-barrier-support
anti-inflammatory
humectant
oat-allergy-cross-reactivity
fda-otc-monograph-colloidal-oatmeal
Regulatory Lists
Canada
Personal care
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oat Beta Glucan allowed in the EU?
Oat Beta Glucan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Oat Beta Glucan do in cosmetics?
Oat Beta Glucan functions as: Skin conditioning, film forming; immunostimulant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 160872-27-5.
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