Is Biosaccharide Gum-1 safe in cosmetics?
Biosaccharide Gum-1 has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
INCI: BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1
Biosaccharide Gum-1 (CAS 194237-89-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent / moisturizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent / moisturizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used (microbial polysaccharide gums group). 346 VCRP uses; no restrictions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Biosaccharide Gum-1.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
6 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
biopolymer
{"cas_number": "not_assigned", "polymer_class": "other", "botanical_source": "Sorbitol/glucose/fructose fermentation", "molecular_weight_range_kDa": "200-1000", "monosaccharide_composition": "fucose/galactose/galactose uronic acid", "degree_of_branching": "highly_branched", "charge_type": "anionic", "viscosity_1pct_solution_mPas": "300-1000", "pseudoplastic_behavior": "moderate", "thixotropy": "we…
humectant
{"cas_number": "194237-89-9", "ingredient_class": "humectant/polysaccharide", "molecular_weight_Da": "variable", "chemical_type": "polysaccharide", "water_binding_mechanism": "hydrogen_bonding/hygroscopic/film_forming", "water_holding_capacity_g_per_g": "0.7-1.2", "hygroscopicity_at_50_RH": "excellent", "hygroscopicity_at_80_RH": "excellent", "NMF_component": "no", "NMF_percentage_natural": "0", "…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "3.0", "optimal_ph_max": "10.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.0", "stable_ph_max": "11.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Skin conditioning polysaccharide", "formulation_note": "Also moisturizing", "source": "Formulation literature"}
pregnancy_detail
{"pregnancy_safe": "yes", "breastfeeding_safe": "yes", "risk_category": "not-rated", "reason": "Safe; soothing polysaccharide", "source": "dermatology literature"}
sensory
{"silky": "gel-like", "smooth, glides easily": "slippery, gel", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "hydrated, protected", "instant": "moderate", "low": "high", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.48", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "fair", "light": "light", "synthetic": "biotechnology"}
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": "soothing", "skin_benefit_secondary": "film-forming"…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Biosaccharide Gum-1.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biosaccharide Gum-1 allowed in the EU?
Biosaccharide Gum-1 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Biosaccharide Gum-1 do in cosmetics?
Biosaccharide Gum-1 functions as: Skin conditioning agent / moisturizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 194237-89-3.
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