Is Astragalus Gummifer Gum safe in cosmetics?
Astragalus Gummifer Gum has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Astragalus Gummifer Gum
Also known as: EINECS 232-552-5, FEMA No. 3079, Goat's thorn, HOG Gum, Trangacanth gum (Astragalus spp.) (+3 more)
INCI: ASTRAGALUS GUMMIFER GUM
Astragalus Gummifer Gum (CAS 9000-65-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as viscosity increasing agent-aqueous, binding, emulsion stabilizing, film. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
Function
viscosity increasing agent-aqueous, binding, emulsion stabilizing, film forming, masking
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as cosmetic ingredient; FDA GRAS as food additive (21 CFR 184.1351)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Astragalus Gummifer Gum.
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EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
2 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEL | =141 mg/kg-day | Human | oral | short-term | EFSA |
| LD50 | =10200 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | TEST |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Binder
Deodorizer
Emulsifier
Film former
Flavouring and nutrient
Foamant
Fragrance
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Astragalus Gummifer Gum — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
CIR-reviewed
GRAS-FDA
natural-gum
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-552-5
FEMA No. 3079
Goat's thorn
HOG Gum
Trangacanth gum (Astragalus spp.)
UNII-2944357O2O
Astragalus gummifer resin
Gum tragacanth milkvetch resin
Chemical Function
Film former
Deodorizer
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Binder
Foamant
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Stabilizing agent
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry stain remover; Europe
Canada; pharmaceutical
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Tragacanth
E Number
E413
ADI
NOT SPECIFIED mg/kg bw
Food Category
emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Astragalus Gummifer Gum allowed in the EU?
Astragalus Gummifer Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Astragalus Gummifer Gum do in cosmetics?
Astragalus Gummifer Gum functions as: viscosity increasing agent-aqueous, binding, emulsion stabilizing, film forming, masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-65-1.
Is Astragalus Gummifer Gum used outside cosmetics?
Astragalus Gummifer Gum also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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