Is Sclerotium Gum safe in cosmetics?
Sclerotium Gum has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sclerotium Gum
INCI: SCLEROTIUM GUM
Sclerotium Gum (CAS 354-20-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as gelling agent, rheology modifier, thickener, suspending agent, moisturizer. 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, suspending agent, moisturizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel confirmed safety on multiple occasions. Widely used in natural and conventional cosmetics.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sclerotium Gum.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "39464-87-4", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "hydration-plumping, barrier-repair", "mechanism_of_action": "Humectant, water binding, barrier support", "target_skin_layer": "stratum corneum, epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "No", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "6-12", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "30", "double_blind": "No", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": …
biopolymer
{"cas_number": "39464-87-4", "polymer_class": "microbial_gum", "botanical_source": "Sclerotium rolfsii fermentation", "molecular_weight_range_kDa": "5000-20000", "monosaccharide_composition": "glucose (beta-1,3/1,6-glucan)", "degree_of_branching": "moderately_branched", "charge_type": "nonionic", "viscosity_1pct_solution_mPas": "3000-7000", "pseudoplastic_behavior": "moderate", "thixotropy": "weak…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,sensitive,combination,normal,acne-prone", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Ferment thickener"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "premium", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "45", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "85", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "55", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "95", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "Japan/US", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "2.0", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "25", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "specialty"…
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "very low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "palm_…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "none_required", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "5-25", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "75-95", "electrolyte_tolerance": "high", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "3.0-11.0", "viscosity_building_contribution": "very_high", "droplet_size_range_um": "0.3-15", "zeta_pot…
humectant
{"cas_number": "39464-87-4", "ingredient_class": "humectant/polysaccharide/film_former_moisturizing", "molecular_weight_Da": "variable", "chemical_type": "polysaccharide", "water_binding_mechanism": "hydrogen_bonding/hygroscopic/film_forming", "water_holding_capacity_g_per_g": "0.6-1.0", "hygroscopicity_at_50_RH": "excellent", "hygroscopicity_at_80_RH": "excellent", "NMF_component": "no", "NMF_per…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sclerotium Gum.
Regulatory Flags
eu-compliant
biodegradable
reach-spm-exempt
natural-polymer
cosmos-eligible
ecocert
cir-approved
nonionic
carbomer-alternative
fungal-origin
xanthan-synergy
thermal-stable
triple-helix-structure
moisturizing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sclerotium Gum allowed in the EU?
Sclerotium Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sclerotium Gum do in cosmetics?
Sclerotium Gum functions as: gelling agent, rheology modifier, thickener, suspending agent, moisturizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 354-20-5.
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