Is Arabinogalactan safe in cosmetics?
Arabinogalactan has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Arabinogalactan
Also known as: Arabinogalactan fiberaid AG99, L-Arabino-D-galactan, ActiFibe, FiberAid, HBN (+2 more)
INCI: GALACTOARABINAN
Arabinogalactan (CAS 9036-66-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, emulsion stabilizer, humectant, skin conditioning agent,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film former, emulsion stabilizer, humectant, skin conditioning agent, antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No 21 CFR cosmetic-specific restriction. FDA food substance database lists arabinogalactan (UNII: SL4SX1O487) as approved direct food additive. Permitted in essential oils, nonnutritive sweeteners, flavor bases, nonstandardized dressings, and pudding mixes. No adverse cosmetic-use findings reported to FDA.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arabinogalactan.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
skin_suitability
{"oily_skin": "acceptable", "dry_skin": "recommended", "sensitive_skin": "recommended", "combination_skin": "acceptable", "normal_skin": "recommended", "acne_prone": "acceptable", "rosacea": "recommended", "eczema": "acceptable", "hyperpigmentation": "acceptable", "aging_mature": "acceptable", "dehydrated": "recommended", "skin_benefit_primary": "film-forming", "skin_benefit_secondary": "lifting",…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Emulsifier
Film former
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Arabinogalactan.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
polysaccharide
larch-derived
high-mw
food-grade-gras
21-cfr-172-610
cir-gums-class-review
eu-cosing-listed
no-restricted-annex
no-sccs-opinion
ewg-score-low
film-forming
tewl-reducing
prebiotic-compatible
eu_children_restricted
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Arabinogalactan fiberaid AG99
L-Arabino-D-galactan
ActiFibe
FiberAid
HBN
LaraCare
ResistAid
Chemical Function
Humectant
Antioxidant
Film former
Fragrance
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Thickening agent
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
children; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arabinogalactan allowed in the EU?
Arabinogalactan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arabinogalactan do in cosmetics?
Arabinogalactan functions as: Film former, emulsion stabilizer, humectant, skin conditioning agent, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9036-66-2.
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