Is Pistacia Lentiscus Gum safe in cosmetics?
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
INCI: PISTACIA LENTISCUS GUM
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum (CAS 61789-92-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, masking, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, masking, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically reviewed by CIR; long history of safe use as mastic gum in food and traditional medicine; no known FDA restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pistacia Lentiscus Gum.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-dandruff
Biocide
Deodorizer
Film former
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pistacia Lentiscus Gum.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Biocide
Film former
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Anti-dandruff
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pistacia Lentiscus Gum allowed in the EU?
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pistacia Lentiscus Gum do in cosmetics?
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum functions as: Film forming, masking, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-92-2.
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