Is Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide safe in cosmetics?
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Also known as: EINECS 286-092-5, Senna alexandrina leaf, Senna, Cassia angustifolia, ext.
INCI: CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA SEED POLYSACCHARIDE
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide (CAS 85187-05-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; film-forming humectant that mimics hyaluronic acid by. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent; film-forming humectant that mimics hyaluronic acid by binding and retaining moisture at the skin surface
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA; no OTC drug classification. CIR Expert Panel (2015) concluded galactomannans including Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide are safe as used in cosmetics at concentrations up to approximately 2.5%. Reported to FDA VCRP in rinse-off and leave-on formulations.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide.
Regulatory Flags
plant-derived
film-forming
humectant
high-molecular-weight
no-skin-penetration
cir-safe-as-used
botanical-hyaluronic-acid-alternative
galactomannan
eu-cosing-listed
no-restrictions
Known Synonyms
EINECS 286-092-5
Senna alexandrina leaf
Senna, Cassia angustifolia, ext.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide allowed in the EU?
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide do in cosmetics?
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide functions as: Skin conditioning agent; film-forming humectant that mimics hyaluronic acid by binding and retaining moisture at the skin surface. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85187-05-9.
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