Is Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum safe in cosmetics?
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Also known as: EINECS 284-651-8, Tamarindus indica extract, Tamarind seed oil
INCI: TAMARINDUS INDICA SEED GUM
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum (CAS 84961-62-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling, moisturizer/humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling, moisturizer/humectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; analogous seed gums (guar, locust bean) are GRAS for food; CIR reviewed galactomannans as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
biopolymer
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
No specific technical function
Pharmaceutical
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 284-651-8
Tamarindus indica extract
Tamarind seed oil
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Deodorizer
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Pharmaceutical
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum allowed in the EU?
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum do in cosmetics?
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum functions as: Emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling, moisturizer/humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-62-6.
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