Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

INCI: TAMARINDUS INDICA SEED GUM

CAS Number
84961-62-6
Function
Emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling, moisturizer/humectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

3 study endpoints found for Tamarindus Indica Seed 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 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 15000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Special Toxicology Study COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 15000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Special Toxicology Study COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Microbial susceptibility in aqueous solution—robust preservation required; may form films that affect SPF testing if used in sunscreen vehicles; viscosity-dependent batch consistency requires tight specification

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum safe in cosmetics?

Microbial susceptibility in aqueous solution—robust preservation required; may form films that affect SPF testing if used in sunscreen vehicles; viscosity-dependent batch consistency requires tight specification The EU classifies Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 3 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tamarindus Indica 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.

What is the NOAEL for Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in mouse. A total of 3 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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