Beta-glucan manufactured by us is for cosmetics use only. It is a water-soluble beta(1-3, 1-6)-glucan fermented from Schizophyllum commune. It is usually used as anti-irritant agent, soothing agent, moisturizing agent, anti-wrinkle agent and anti-ageing agent.

Chemical Information of Beta-glucan:

Trade Name: GioactiveTM SPG 

INCI Name: Beta-glucan

CAS No.: 160872-27-5

Molecular Formula: [C6H12O6]n

Molecular Weight: about 1,200,000

Structural Formula: 

Specifications of Beta-glucan:

Appearance                   Colorless, transparent, viscous liquid

Odor                              Slight characteristic odor

pH                                  5.0 - 7.0

Polysaccharide               ≥ 1.0 %

Hg                                  < 1 mg/kg

As                                  < 2 mg/kg

Pb                                  < 5 mg/kg

Total bacteria                 < 100 CFU/ml  

Yeast and mold              < 10 CFU/ml

Package of Beta-glucan:

10.0 kg/plastic drum;

25.0 kg/plastic drum.