Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder

INCI: AMORPHOPHALLUS KONJAC ROOT POWDER

CAS Number
37220-17-0
Function
Thickener, abrasive, viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Konjac glucomannan is GRAS as food additive (E 425); no cosmetic-specific restrictions. CIR: Safe as used (2015 polysaccharide gums group).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CIR-assessed safe as used with no safety concerns identified; EFSA re-evaluated for food use with no concerns; H334 inhalation hazard applies to raw powder handling only.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder safe in cosmetics?

CIR-assessed safe as used with no safety concerns identified; EFSA re-evaluated for food use with no concerns; H334 inhalation hazard applies to raw powder handling only. The EU classifies Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder allowed in the EU?

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder do in cosmetics?

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder functions as: Thickener, abrasive, viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37220-17-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder?

not established 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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