Marine & Algae

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

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
9002-18-0
EC Number
232-658-1
INCI
AGAR
Category
Marine & Algae
Updated
Apr 2, 2026