Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
AKA: CMC Beta-Glucan
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
β-D-Glucan, (1→3)-, Carboxymethyl Ether, Sodium Salt
Effective at 0.05%
CAS #
9050-93-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Binding
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern derivative of beta-glucans (polysaccharides from yeast, fungi, and grain) developed in recent decades. Created to provide the immunostimulating and skin-conditioning properties of beta-glucans in a stable, shelf-stable form.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1e-06%
0.1%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000001-0.1 | 0.0001-0.1
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR