Is Tamarind Seed Gum safe in cosmetics?
Tamarind Seed Gum has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tamarind Seed Gum
INCI: TAMARIND SEED GUM
Tamarind Seed Gum is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; also GRAS as food additive
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tamarind Seed Gum.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Tamarind Seed Gum — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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