Hydrolyzed Guar

INCI: HYDROLYZED GUAR

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (parent guar gum: 9000-30-0)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” guar gum is GRAS (21 CFR ยง184.1339); hydrolyzed derivative not restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Well-tolerated polysaccharide with low irritation and sensitization potential at typical use levels; CIR reviewed related cationic guar derivatives and found safe up to 0.05%.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Guar safe in cosmetics?

Well-tolerated polysaccharide with low irritation and sensitization potential at typical use levels; CIR reviewed related cationic guar derivatives and found safe up to 0.05%. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Guar as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Guar allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Guar do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Guar functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (parent guar gum: 9000-30-0).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Guar?

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.

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