Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR-assessed safe in group review of 34 microbial polysaccharide gums; high molecular weight (865,000-932,000 Da) supports negligible absorption and lack of systemic toxicity concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Welan Gum safe in cosmetics?
CIR-assessed safe in group review of 34 microbial polysaccharide gums; high molecular weight (865,000-932,000 Da) supports negligible absorption and lack of systemic toxicity concern. The EU classifies Welan Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Welan Gum allowed in the EU?
Welan Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Welan Gum do in cosmetics?
Welan Gum functions as: Viscosity increasing agent / emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 96949-22-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Welan 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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