Biosaccharide Gum-1

INCI: BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1

CAS Number
194237-89-3
Function
Skin conditioning agent / moisturizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe as used (microbial polysaccharide gums group). 346 VCRP uses; no restrictions.

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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 with 346 US product uses confirming established safety history; high molecular weight and clean safety profile.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biosaccharide Gum-1 safe in cosmetics?

CIR-assessed safe as used with 346 US product uses confirming established safety history; high molecular weight and clean safety profile. The EU classifies Biosaccharide Gum-1 as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Biosaccharide Gum-1 allowed in the EU?

Biosaccharide Gum-1 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Biosaccharide Gum-1 do in cosmetics?

Biosaccharide Gum-1 functions as: Skin conditioning agent / moisturizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 194237-89-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Biosaccharide Gum-1?

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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