Is Acacia Senegal Gum Extract safe in cosmetics?
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract
INCI: ACACIA SENEGAL GUM EXTRACT
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract (CAS 9000-01-5; EINECS 232-519-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Adhesive, Binder, Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Adhesive, Binder, Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Masking
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA GRAS as food additive; CIR: Safe as used (2005), reopened 2023 for re-assessment, draft amended report issued Feb 2025
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acacia Senegal Gum Extract allowed in the EU?
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acacia Senegal Gum Extract do in cosmetics?
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract functions as: Adhesive, Binder, Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-01-5; EINECS 232-519-5.
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