Is Locust Bean Gum safe in cosmetics?
Locust Bean Gum has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Locust Bean Gum
INCI: CERATONIA SILIQUA GUM
Locust Bean Gum (CAS 9000-40-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as rheology modifier, thickener, gelling agent, stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
rheology modifier, thickener, gelling agent, stabilizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for food; widely used in cosmetics. FDA permitted. No concentration restrictions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Locust Bean Gum.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Locust Bean Gum.
Regulatory Flags
eu-compliant
biodegradable
reach-spm-exempt
natural-polymer
cosmos-eligible
ecocert
gras
xanthan-synergy
elastic-gel
carbomer-alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Locust Bean Gum allowed in the EU?
Locust Bean Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Locust Bean Gum do in cosmetics?
Locust Bean Gum functions as: rheology modifier, thickener, gelling agent, stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-40-6.
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