Tamarind Seed Gum

INCI: TAMARIND SEED GUM

Function
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; also GRAS as food additive

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-comedogenic ingredient with 50+ years of safe use in food industry.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tamarind Seed Gum safe in cosmetics?

Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-comedogenic ingredient with 50+ years of safe use in food industry. The EU classifies Tamarind Seed Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Tamarind Seed Gum allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tamarind Seed Gum do in cosmetics?

Tamarind Seed Gum functions as: Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tamarind Seed 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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