Rheology Modifier

Acacia Seyal Gum Extract (Red Acacia) *

Film forming, viscosity controlling, stabilizing
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Film forming, viscosity controlling, stabilizing

Purpose

Function

Film forming, viscosity controlling, stabilizing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-extract
Verdict

A. seyal gum is compositionally distinct from A. senegal gum with different galactose:arabinose ratio and higher protein content; CIR's 2005 safe-as-used conclusion applies only to A. senegal, not A. seyal.

US Note

No individual CIR assessment; FDA recognizes A. seyal as part of gum arabic complex (GRAS)

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Rheology Modifier
Updated
Apr 2, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.