Is Cellulose Gum safe in cosmetics?
Cellulose Gum has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cellulose Gum
INCI: CELLULOSE GUM
Cellulose Gum (CAS 9004-32-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as rheology modifier, thickener, binder. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
rheology modifier, thickener, binder
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for food; widely used in cosmetics. CIR-assessed safe.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cellulose Gum.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
7 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
biopolymer
{"cas_number": "9004-32-4", "polymer_class": "cellulose_derivative", "botanical_source": "Wood pulp (sodium carboxymethylcellulose)", "molecular_weight_range_kDa": "90-700", "monosaccharide_composition": "sodium carboxymethyl glucose", "degree_of_branching": "linear", "charge_type": "anionic", "viscosity_1pct_solution_mPas": "10-50000", "pseudoplastic_behavior": "moderate", "thixotropy": "weak", "…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Natural thickener"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "0.2", "max_concentration_pct": "1.5", "typical_concentration_pct": "0.8", "product_type": "Serum", "function_at_concentration": "Thickener", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
deodorant
{"cas_number": "9004-32-4", "ingredient_class": "other", "mechanism_of_action": "other", "antiperspirant_efficacy_sweat_reduction_pct": "0", "deodorant_efficacy_hours": "0", "odor_reduction_pct": "0", "bacteriostatic": "no", "bactericidal": "no", "microbiome_impact": "neutral", "axillary_microbiome_effect": "varies by ingredient", "MIC_value_if_antimicrobial": "varies", "astringency_level": "varie…
polymer
{"cas_number": "9004-32-4", "ingredient_class": "thickener/suspending_agent", "polymer_type": "modified_natural", "chemical_backbone": "cellulose", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "90000-700000", "molecular_weight_distribution_PDI": "2.0-4.5", "crystallinity_pct": "0", "branching_degree": "low", "ionic_character": "anionic", "charge_density_meq_g": "6.0-12.0", "viscosity_1pct_aqueous_mPas": "500-5000…
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "yes", "oil_soluble": "no", "soluble_in": "water, glycerin", "insoluble_in": "oils, ethanol, silicones, propylene glycol", "log_p": "-5.4", "melting_point_c": "270", "appearance": "white to cream powder", "source": "Ashland"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cellulose Gum.
Regulatory Flags
eu-compliant
biodegradable
reach-spm-exempt
natural-polymer
anionic
poor-electrolyte-tolerance
cosmos-eligible
cir-approved
gras
incompatible-cationic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cellulose Gum allowed in the EU?
Cellulose Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cellulose Gum do in cosmetics?
Cellulose Gum functions as: rheology modifier, thickener, binder. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-32-0.
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