Acacia Senegal Gum Extract
INCI: ACACIA SENEGAL GUM EXTRACT
CAS 9000-01-5; EINECS 232-519-5 EC 291-377-2
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract is an extract of the gum of the Arabic Gum tree, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract is an extract of the gum of the Arabic Gum tree, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae
Purpose
Function
Adhesive, Binder, Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Masking
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL3300 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
plant-extract
Verdict
Now used in 1,833 formulations (up from 1 in 2001); max concentration 26.7% in oral hygiene products; used in sprays up to 44%; IgE-mediated asthma/rhinitis reports in occupational exposure; new use in baby products triggered reopening
US Note
FDA GRAS as food additive; CIR: Safe as used (2005), reopened 2023 for re-assessment, draft amended report issued Feb 2025
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