Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum

INCI: HYDROLYZED SCLEROTIUM GUM

CAS Number
39464-87-4 (parent Sclerotium Gum / Scleroglucan)
Function
Humectant, skin conditioning agent, film former
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR Parts 700โ€“740

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Sclerotium rolfsii is the source organism; confirm absence of oxalic acid residues from fermentation. Fungal-origin ingredient requires microbial purity specifications. No CIR or SCCS monograph specific to hydrolyzed form.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum safe in cosmetics?

Sclerotium rolfsii is the source organism; confirm absence of oxalic acid residues from fermentation. Fungal-origin ingredient requires microbial purity specifications. No CIR or SCCS monograph specific to hydrolyzed form. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning agent, film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39464-87-4 (parent Sclerotium Gum / Scleroglucan).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum?

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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