Agar
INCI: AGAR
CAS 9002-18-0 EC 232-658-1
Agar
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Agar
Purpose
Function
Binder, Thickening Agent, Gelling Agent, Film Former
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernNone
Flags
heavy_metal_testing_requiredmarine_origincosmos_ecocert_compatibleifra_fragrancefda_food_additivejecfa_safe
Verdict
Thermostable natural gelling agent from red algae with agarose-dominant structure providing firm gel textures and excellent safety profile, suitable for moisturizers, cleansers, deodorants, and preferred for COSMOS/ECOCERT formulations as a synthetic polymer alternative.
US Note
GRAS for food; widely permitted in cosmetics; no CIR restrictions
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