Amorphophallus (Konjac) Konjac Root Powder
INCI: AMORPHOPHALLUS KONJAC ROOT POWDER
CAS 37220-17-0
Thickener, abrasive, viscosity modifier
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Thickener, abrasive, viscosity modifier
Purpose
Function
Thickener, abrasive, viscosity modifier
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict
CIR-assessed safe as used with no safety concerns identified; EFSA re-evaluated for food use with no concerns; H334 inhalation hazard applies to raw powder handling only.
US Note
Konjac glucomannan is GRAS as food additive (E 425); no cosmetic-specific restrictions. CIR: Safe as used (2015 polysaccharide gums group).
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