Sclerotium Gum

INCI: SCLEROTIUM GUM

CAS Number
354-20-5
Function
gelling agent, rheology modifier, thickener, suspending agent, moisturizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel confirmed safety on multiple occasions. Widely used in natural and conventional cosmetics.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Fungal-derived polysaccharide confirmed safe by CIR with no sensitization potential. Functions as rheology modifier and thickener across pH 3-11 with excellent thermal stability and biodegradability. Typical use level 0.2-1.0%.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

eu-compliant biodegradable reach-spm-exempt natural-polymer cosmos-eligible ecocert cir-approved nonionic carbomer-alternative fungal-origin xanthan-synergy thermal-stable triple-helix-structure moisturizing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sclerotium Gum safe in cosmetics?

Fungal-derived polysaccharide confirmed safe by CIR with no sensitization potential. Functions as rheology modifier and thickener across pH 3-11 with excellent thermal stability and biodegradability. Typical use level 0.2-1.0%. The EU classifies Sclerotium Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sclerotium Gum allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sclerotium Gum do in cosmetics?

Sclerotium Gum functions as: gelling agent, rheology modifier, thickener, suspending agent, moisturizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 354-20-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sclerotium 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.

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