Is Xyloglucan safe in cosmetics?
Xyloglucan has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Xyloglucan
INCI: XYLOGLUCAN
Xyloglucan (CAS 37294-28-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, film-forming agent, viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, film-forming agent, viscosity controlling agent (plant-derived polysaccharide from tamarind seed)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restriction; tamarind-derived polysaccharide with GRAS food history; permitted in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Xyloglucan.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Xyloglucan.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Chemical Function
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xyloglucan allowed in the EU?
Xyloglucan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Xyloglucan do in cosmetics?
Xyloglucan functions as: Skin conditioning agent, film-forming agent, viscosity controlling agent (plant-derived polysaccharide from tamarind seed). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37294-28-3.
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