Is Gellan Gum safe in cosmetics?
Gellan Gum has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Gellan Gum
INCI: GELLAN GUM
Gellan Gum (CAS 71010-52-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as gelling agent, rheology modifier, thickener, stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
gelling agent, rheology modifier, thickener, stabilizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for food; FDA permitted. Widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gellan Gum.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gellan Gum.
Regulatory Flags
eu-compliant
biodegradable
reach-spm-exempt
natural-polymer
cosmos-eligible
gras
cation-dependent-gelation
fluid-gel
microbial-origin
novel-texture
hydrogel
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gellan Gum allowed in the EU?
Gellan Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gellan Gum do in cosmetics?
Gellan Gum functions as: gelling agent, rheology modifier, thickener, stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71010-52-1.
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