Is Xanthan Gum Amide safe in cosmetics?
Xanthan Gum Amide has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Xanthan Gum Amide
INCI: XANTHAN GUM AMIDE
Xanthan Gum Amide (CAS Not uniquely assigned (parent compound Xanthan Gum: 11138-66-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing, gel forming (analogous to parent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (parent compound Xanthan Gum: 11138-66-2)
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Function
Viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing, gel forming (analogous to parent Xanthan Gum)
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; parent compound Xanthan Gum is CIR-reviewed safe and FDA GRAS (21 CFR §172.695)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Xanthan Gum Amide.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Xanthan Gum Amide — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xanthan Gum Amide allowed in the EU?
Xanthan Gum Amide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Xanthan Gum Amide do in cosmetics?
Xanthan Gum Amide functions as: Viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing, gel forming (analogous to parent Xanthan Gum). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (parent compound Xanthan Gum: 11138-66-2).
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