Acacia Senegal (Gum Arabic) Gum
INCI: ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
CAS 9000-01-5
natural gum obtained from Acacia sensu lato tree sap
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
natural gum obtained from Acacia sensu lato tree sap
Purpose
Function
Viscosity controlling, film forming, emulsion stabilizing, binding
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
NOAEL2500 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
potential-allergenepa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict
Potential dermal and respiratory sensitizer per EFSA feed additive opinion; occupational inhalation is the primary risk, not dermal application
US Note
Permitted; GRAS food additive (21 CFR §184.1330); CIR concluded safe as used (2005, re-review 2023)
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