Is Cassia Gum safe in cosmetics?
Cassia Gum has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cassia Gum
INCI: CASSIA GUM
Cassia Gum (CAS 11078-31-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Binding, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically listed as cosmetic ingredient; has food-use considerations (GRAS status varies by application)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cassia Gum.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "10.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "11.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Natural galactomannan", "formulation_note": "Similar to guar/locust bean", "source": "Formulation literature"}
polymer
{"cas_number": "9000-76-4", "ingredient_class": "thickener/gel_forming", "polymer_type": "natural_polysaccharide", "chemical_backbone": "other", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "viscosity_1pct_aqueous_mPas": "2500-4500", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transpar…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cassia Gum.
Regulatory Flags
jecfa_safe
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cassia Gum allowed in the EU?
Cassia Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cassia Gum do in cosmetics?
Cassia Gum functions as: Binding, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11078-31-2.
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