Is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
Also known as: Konjac glucomannan, Konjac gum, Konjac flour, Konjak mannan
INCI: AMORPHOPHALLUS KONJAC ROOT EXTRACT
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract (CAS 37220-17-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film-forming agent and humectant derived from the root of Amorphophallus. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Function
Film-forming agent and humectant derived from the root of Amorphophallus konjac; creates a moisture-retaining film on skin and hair, supports skin barrier function, and provides soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits via konjac glucomannan (KGM)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA prohibition; konjac flour holds GRAS status for food (since 1957/1994); cosmetic use is unrestricted under current 21 CFR; not on any prohibited or restricted list
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
film-forming
humectant
polysaccharide
plant-derived
high-molecular-weight
moisture-retention
anti-inflammatory
ewg-score-1
cir-assessed-safe
eu-cosing-registered
gras-food-grade
Known Synonyms
Konjac glucomannan
Konjac gum
Konjac flour
Konjak mannan
Chemical Function
Humectant
Film former
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
48
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract functions as: Film-forming agent and humectant derived from the root of Amorphophallus konjac; creates a moisture-retaining film on skin and hair, supports skin barrier function, and provides soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits via konjac glucomannan (KGM). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37220-17-0.
Is Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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