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Humectant

GLUCAMINE

CAS 488-43-7
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An amino sugar (glucose-derived amine) used as a mild humectant and pH buffer. No GHS hazard listing; gentle profile shared by sugar-amino chemistry.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Mild humectant
  • Buffers pH
  • Sugar-amino chemistry — gentle

Known concerns

  • Possible Maillard browning at heat
  • Limited independent dossier
  • Mild base

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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