A beta-glucan polysaccharide produced by the fungus Schizophyllum commune, listed as a humectant.
What it is
Schizophyllan is a polysaccharide produced by the split-gill fungus Schizophyllum commune; it is a beta-glucan, a chain of glucose units. CosIng lists it as a humectant.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.