Rheology Modifier

Alginic Acid

INCI: ALGINIC ACID
CAS 9005-32-7 EC 232-680-1
Alginic acid
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Alginic acid

Purpose

Function

Binding Agent, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Flags
fda_food_additivejecfa_safe
Verdict

Incompatible with strong oxidizers and alkaline earth metals. Inhalation of dust should be avoided during manufacturing.

US Note

GRAS (FDA 21 CFR 184.1011); included in FDA Inactive Ingredients Database for oral and ophthalmic preparations

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
9005-32-7
EC Number
232-680-1
INCI
ALGINIC ACID
Category
Rheology Modifier
Updated
Apr 2, 2026