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Antimicrobial

GLUCOSE OXIDASE

CAS 9001-37-0
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An enzyme that turns glucose into gluconic acid plus a trace of hydrogen peroxide. Used as a gentle preservative booster; respiratory sensitization is a worker rather than consumer issue.

Function

LIGHT STABILIZER

Skin benefits

  • Enzymatic preservative booster
  • Mild antimicrobial action
  • Generates low-level hydrogen peroxide
  • Skin-friendly biocatalyst

Known concerns

  • Possible respiratory sensitization in workers handling raw enzyme
  • Activity depends on glucose substrate presence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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