Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered safe; fermentation-derived polysaccharide with no significant adverse effect reports. A fermentation product derived from sorbitol, belonging to the polysaccharide (carbohydrate) family; functions similarly to other biosaccharide gums in providing moisturization and conditioning, though less commercially prominent than Biosaccharide Gum-1 or Gum-4
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biosaccharide Gum-5 safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered safe; fermentation-derived polysaccharide with no significant adverse effect reports. A fermentation product derived from sorbitol, belonging to the polysaccharide (carbohydrate) family; functions similarly to other biosaccharide gums in providing moisturization and conditioning, though less commercially prominent than Biosaccharide Gum-1 or Gum-4 The EU classifies Biosaccharide Gum-5 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Biosaccharide Gum-5 allowed in the EU?
Biosaccharide Gum-5 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Biosaccharide Gum-5 do in cosmetics?
Biosaccharide Gum-5 functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (proprietary fermentation-derived polysaccharide).
What is the Margin of Safety for Biosaccharide Gum-5?
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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