Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Guar Gum. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 2500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Special Toxicology Study | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 2500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 700 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rabbit | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 200 mg/kg bw/day | oral | monkey | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 800 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 900 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 600 mg/kg bw/day | oral | hamster | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 10000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 15000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
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Expert Verdict
Strong natural thickener at low concentrations (0.1–0.8%) delivering creamy texture; synergistic with xanthan gum in mixed-gel systems. pH range limited to 4–9, susceptible to hydrolytic degradation below pH 4. Overdosing causes stickiness. Fully biodegradable and COSMOS/ECOCERT compliant. Best suited to near-neutral pH formulations; avoid in acidic serums or toners below pH 4.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guar Gum safe in cosmetics?
Strong natural thickener at low concentrations (0.1–0.8%) delivering creamy texture; synergistic with xanthan gum in mixed-gel systems. pH range limited to 4–9, susceptible to hydrolytic degradation below pH 4. Overdosing causes stickiness. Fully biodegradable and COSMOS/ECOCERT compliant. Best suited to near-neutral pH formulations; avoid in acidic serums or toners below pH 4. The EU classifies Guar Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Guar Gum allowed in the EU?
Guar Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Guar Gum do in cosmetics?
Guar Gum functions as: rheology modifier, thickener, stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-30-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Guar Gum?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Guar Gum?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Guar Gum is 2500 mg/kg bw/day based on a Special Toxicology Study study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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