Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan

Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, cleansing agent. It is used in 69 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETA-GLUCAN
FunctionBINDING, CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number9050-93-5
Prevalence69 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Serums 47.8%Toners 15.9%Facial Treatments 7.2%Sunscreens 5.8%Eye Moisturizers 4.3%General Moisturizers 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan do in skincare?
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan functions as a binding, cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (47.8% of its uses).

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