Glucose Pentaacetate

Glucose Pentaacetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLUCOSE PENTAACETATE
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING
CAS number604-68-2 / 3891-59-6
EC number210-073-2 / 223-439-1
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

General Moisturizers 66.7%Scalp Treatments 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Glucose Pentaacetate do in skincare?
Glucose Pentaacetate functions as an emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glucose Pentaacetate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Glucose Pentaacetate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (66.7% of its uses).

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