Pullulan

Pullulan molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: ZYEIDZAYGZWEBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N, C23H42O16, AS-80978
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Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
OriginProduced from glucose through fermentation by the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. The resulting polysaccharide is then purified and processed into a powder or liquid form.
Pullulan is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Formula
C23H42O16
Mol. Weight
574.6
CAS #
9057-02-7
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds ingredients together
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 611)
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 611)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.2–12%
Rinse-off0.03%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2016
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR