Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Sterculia Urens 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 | 800 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 5000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Carcinogenicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 3000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 5000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Carcinogenicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 5000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | dog | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 170 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 600 mg/kg bw/day | oral | hamster | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 5000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 7000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
Expert Verdict
✅ Minimal concerns. Ensure gum is properly purified to avoid microbial contamination (standard for natural gums). E416 food-grade classification supports safety
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sterculia Urens Gum safe in cosmetics?
✅ Minimal concerns. Ensure gum is properly purified to avoid microbial contamination (standard for natural gums). E416 food-grade classification supports safety The EU classifies Sterculia Urens Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Sterculia Urens Gum allowed in the EU?
Sterculia Urens Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sterculia Urens Gum do in cosmetics?
Sterculia Urens Gum functions as: Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling, Masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-36-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sterculia Urens 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.
What is the NOAEL for Sterculia Urens Gum?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Sterculia Urens Gum is 800 mg/kg bw/day based on a Developmental study via oral route in mouse. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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