Sodium Dextran Sulfate

Sodium Dextran Sulfate 1
AKA: Dextran Sulfate Sodium, Sulfated Dextran
Synthetic
Clean
Sodium salt of the sulfuric acid ester of Dextran
CAS #
9011-18-1
Form
Powder
Functions
Gel Forming
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Creates gel consistency
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed by sulfonating dextran polysaccharide in modern pharmaceutical and cosmetic chemistry. Created as a film-forming and conditioning agent with anti-irritant properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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