Alcaligenes Polysaccharides

INCI: ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES

CAS Number
54724-00-4
Function
Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, film former
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used (2016 microbial polysaccharide gums group). EFSA 2024 safety evaluation confirmed no systemic absorption.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CIR-assessed safe as used; FDA-approved food additive; EFSA 2024 confirmed no systemic absorption with negligible oral bioavailability.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alcaligenes Polysaccharides safe in cosmetics?

CIR-assessed safe as used; FDA-approved food additive; EFSA 2024 confirmed no systemic absorption with negligible oral bioavailability. The EU classifies Alcaligenes Polysaccharides as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Alcaligenes Polysaccharides allowed in the EU?

Alcaligenes Polysaccharides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Alcaligenes Polysaccharides do in cosmetics?

Alcaligenes Polysaccharides functions as: Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 54724-00-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Alcaligenes Polysaccharides?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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