Also known as: α-D-galacto-β-D-Mannan, α-D-Galactopyrano-β-D-mannopyranan, Burtonite V-7-E, EINECS 232-536-8, FEMA No. 2537 (+11 more)
INCI: CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA GUM
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum (CAS 9000-30-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding; Emulsion Stabilising; Film Forming; Viscosity Controlling. Reported NOAEL =1000 mg/kg body weight in rat (CIR_vision_codex); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 2 safety opinions reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
US NotesGRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe); allowed in both food and cosmetic applications
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum.
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Toxicological Studies
6 study endpoints found for Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
Endpoint
Value
Route
Species
Study Type
Source
NOAEL
=1000 mg/kg body weight
oral
rat
developmental toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=1000 mg/kg body weight
oral
rat
developmental toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=1000 mg/kg body weight
oral
rat
developmental toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=1000 mg/kg body weight
oral
rat
developmental toxicity
CIR_vision_codex
NOAEL
=2500 mg/kg bw/day
-
Rat
chronic/long term toxicity
EFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
NOAEL
=2500 mg/kg bw/day
-
Rat
chronic/long term toxicity
EFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
Verdict: safe
NOAEL: 1000 mg/kg body weight (oral)
netration of these ingredients would be unlikely. The Panel concluded that these galactomannans are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Keywords galactomannans, safety, cosmetics Introduction As given in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictio
cir
Verdict: safe
NOAEL: 1000 mg/kg body weight (not specified)
netration of these ingredients would be unlikely. The Panel concluded that these galactomannans are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Keywords galactomannans, safety, cosmetics Introduction As given in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictio
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
3 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
Endpoint
Value
Species
Route
Duration
Source
LD50
=8100 mg/kg
Mouse
oral
-
ChemIDplus
LD50
=7000 mg/kg
Rabbit
oral
-
ChemIDplus
LD50
=6770 mg/kg
Rat
oral
-
ChemIDplus
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-caking agentAntioxidantBinderDeodorizerDrierEmulsifierFilm formerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceHumectant
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal CareEPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum.
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 6 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum allowed in the EU?
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum do in cosmetics?
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum functions as: Binding; Emulsion Stabilising; Film Forming; Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-30-0.
What is the NOAEL for Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum is =1000 mg/kg body weight based on a developmental toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 6 study endpoints are available. Source: CIR_vision_codex.
Is Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum used outside cosmetics?
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum 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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