Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned for hydrolyzed form (parent glucomannan: CAS 37220-17-0)
Function
Humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” konjac glucomannan is GRAS for food use (21 CFR 184); no specific cosmetic prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Raw konjac contains calcium oxalate raphides (irritant); hydrolysis and purification should eliminate this risk; verify supplier COA for oxalate content; no standalone toxicological dossier exists.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root safe in cosmetics?

Raw konjac contains calcium oxalate raphides (irritant); hydrolysis and purification should eliminate this risk; verify supplier COA for oxalate content; no standalone toxicological dossier exists. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root allowed in the EU?

Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned for hydrolyzed form (parent glucomannan: CAS 37220-17-0).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root?

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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