Is Papain Beta-Glucan safe in cosmetics?
Papain Beta-Glucan has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Papain Beta-Glucan
INCI: PAPAIN BETA-GLUCAN
Papain Beta-Glucan (CAS Not assigned (complex of Papain [9001-73-4] + Beta-Glucan [26874-89-5])) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (complex of Papain [9001-73-4] + Beta-Glucan [26874-89-5])
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Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated by FDA; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Papain Beta-Glucan.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Papain Beta-Glucan.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Papain Beta-Glucan allowed in the EU?
Papain Beta-Glucan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Papain Beta-Glucan do in cosmetics?
Papain Beta-Glucan functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex of Papain [9001-73-4] + Beta-Glucan [26874-89-5]).
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