Trehalose is regarded as a safe and gentle ingredient for topical application, well tolerated by all skin types. No cases of skin reactions have been reported. The advantage of trehalose is to protect proteins from chemical reactions: denaturation and inactivation. These reactions can be caused by freezing, dehydration, or high temperatures.
Trehalose
Used as stabilizer in pharmaceuticals to protect proteins during freeze-drying; in cosmetics for moisture retention and anti-aging; in food to preserve flavor and texture in frozen products; in biotechnology for cell preservation; in agriculture for plant stress resistance.
GRAS status; may cause mild eye irritation or skin contact issues; wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles); avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray; in case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection; not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions.
Packaged in 100g or 500g containers for laboratory use, or bulk in fiber drums; store tightly closed as per GoldBio SDS to maintain quality.